A logon to z/OS is required to connect to the APA remote repository. If APA is installed with the APA CICS Explorer Connection plug-in (default install), follow the instructions in the APA CICS Explorer Connection User Guide for details to configure and launch an APA connection.
If only APA is installed (without the APA CICS Explorer Connection plug-in), click the green connect button on the toolbar and a Logon dialog is displayed where the Host Address, Host Port, TSO userid and password or pass phrase must be entered to connect to z/OS. The port number must be unique and not used by another plugin. Reference the "APA CICS Explorer Connection User Guide" for details of the CICS Explorer connection.
The connection settings group includes a checkbox where a secure connection can be used. A keystore and keystore pass phrase, located in the Network Connection Preferences, are required for the secure connection to z/OS.
The address, port and TSO userid are saved as a Network Connection Preference the first time they are entered. If any are changed in a subsequent login, they will not be saved as a preference, but kept only for the connection session. The Network Connection Preferences page includes the settings to change and save these preferences along with the optional SSL information.
The Logon dialog also includes an option to save the password. If checked, the password/pass phrase will be stored and automatically filled-in with future connections to z/OS. The saved password is deleted if the "save password" box is subsequently unchecked.
![]() Logon dialog |