Network Connections preferences include property settings related to z/OS communications and network connectivity. The preferences are defined by Connection and Credential settings.
Multiple connections may be defined with each assigned a credential. Multiple credentials may also be defined and assigned to one or many connections.
Additionally the connections may be exported (saved as an APA Network Connection XML format file). Connections may also be imported, but must be formatted in either APA Network Connection XML format or as a CICS Network preference file (.pref).
Note: These preferences may not be available with some installations.
![]() Network Connection Preferences page |
Connection Settings preferences are property settings related to a connection preference. Included are the connection name, host address and port, SSL information and selected credential to connect to z/OS.
The connection can be tested by clicking on the Test Connection button. A new credential can be defined by clicking the Add Credential button.
Note: APA must be exited and re-started for SSL connection changes to take effect.
![]() Connection Settings Preferences dialog |
Preference | Description |
Host Address | z/OS server address where the APA server communications reside. |
Host Port | Port where the z/OS APA server is listening. |
SSL Connection | Use SSL (secure) connection Default: unchecked |
Truststore File | Truststore file used for SSL connection, should point to the directory and file that has the truststore. |
Truststore Pass phrase | Pass phrase for truststore - should have the password used to access the truststore file. |
Protocol | Protocol to be used for SSL connection. |
Cipher | Cipher to be used for SSL connection. |
Credential | Credential that is to be used for the connection (includes TSO user id and password). |
Credential Settings preferences include TSO user-id, password/passphrase and save password indicator.
![]() Connection Settings Preferences dialog |
Preference | Description |
Connection TSO Id | TSO userid that is to be used for the APA Communications |
Connection TSO Password | Password for TSO userid that is to be used for the APA Communications |
Save Password | Save the password (encrypted) Default: unchecked |