Control-M/Server-Agent Communication
Control-M/Server and Agent communicate over one of the following connection types:
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Transient Connection: A connection between Control-M/Server and Agent that is initiated only when one component must communicate with another and the connection is dropped after the information is shared. (Default).
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Persistent Connection: A connection between Control-M/Server and Agent that remains open. Persistent connections are often established when one component is inside a firewall and needs a constant connection via a port.
The following procedures describe how to configure persistent connections:
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Configuring a Persistent Connection from a Control-M/Server to an Agent
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Configuring a Persistent Connection from an Agent to a Control-M/Server
Configuring a Persistent Connection from a Control-M/Server to an Agent
This procedure describes how to configure a persistent connection from a Control-M/Server to an Agent.
Before You Begin
If your Control-M/Server is behind a firewall, see System Configuration.
Begin
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From a command line on a Control-M/Server computer, type the following command:
ctm_menu -
Select 4 Parameter Customization.
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Select 5 Parameters for Communicating with Specific Agent Platforms.
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Type the name of the Agent that you are initiating a persistent connection to.
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Select 8 Persistent Connection.
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Press Y.
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Verify that the 8 Persistent Connection menu item is marked Y in the refreshed menu.
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Press s to save your changes to the Control-M/Server configuration.
Configuring a Persistent Connection from an Agent to a Control-M/Server
This procedure describes how to configure a persistent connection from an Agent to a Control-M/Server.
Before You Begin
If your Agent component is behind a firewall, see Connecting to an Agent Behind a Firewall.
Begin
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Do one of the following:
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UNIX: Log in to the Agent account.
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Windows: Open a command prompt window where the Agent is installed.
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Type the following command:
ctmagcfg
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Select 7 Advanced Parameters.
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Select 6 Persistent Connection.
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Press Y.
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Verify that the 6 Persistent Connection menu item is marked Y in the refreshed menu.
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Select 7 Allow Comm Init.
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Press Y.
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Verify that the 7 Allow Comm Init menu item is marked Y in the refreshed menu.
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Press r to return to the Agent Configuration Utility main menu.
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Press s to save your changes.