2.2.1 Configuring a connection from Viewpoint to Moab

In order to function, a Viewpoint client must connect to a Moab server. However, creating a new server connection on demand can be expensive in terms of time and resources. The primary purpose of the connection manager module is to recycle existing connections, thus avoiding the cost of creating new ones. Note that factors such as network latency, resource utilization on the Moab and Viewpoint servers, and the network proximity of the Moab and Viewpoint servers affect application performance and user experience. Take these factors into consideration when fine-tuning for optimal performance.

To configure a connection from Viewpoint to Moab

• In Viewpoint's core.xml file, locate <moab-connection> and set the connection type to one of the following options. Provide the required information and any optional information desired according to the type's instructions:

Option	Description
"local"	A local connection to Moab that operates through a shell. See Configuring a local Moab connection.
"process"	A local connection to Moab that directly invokes commands. This is more secure than local, but disables some features in Viewpoint. See Configuring a process Moab connection.
"ssh-password"	A connection to the Moab server via SSH that requires password authentication. See Configuring an SSH password-authenticated Moab connection.
"ssh-key"	A connection to the Moab server via SSH that requires private key authentication. See Configuring an SSH private-key-authenticated Moab connection.

This section contains these topics:

• Configuring a process Moab connection
• Configuring a local Moab connection
• Configuring an SSH password-authenticated Moab connection
• Configuring an SSH private-key-authenticated Moab connection

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