How to Create a New z/Scope Connection in Thinfinity® Workspace
Product: Thinfinity Workspace
Version: 7 and above
Introduction
z/Scope is a terminal emulator designed for accessing mainframes and other legacy systems. It provides a user-friendly interface, facilitating secure and efficient remote access to mainframe servers.
This article guides new users through creating a new z/Scope connection in Thinfinity Workspace. This is an essential step for secure remote access to any Mainframe, AS400, or Unix machines from a unique portal on any device.
Creating a z/Scope Profile from a Browser
- Open the browser, go to Thinfinity Workspace Web Manager, and click Sign In.
- Enter your Username and Password, and then click Sign In.
- Once logged in, click on +New Profile.
- Select the Terminal type connection and click Next.
- Select Multi Terminal and click Next.
- Now, open the Thinfinity Configuration Manager where Thinfinity Workspace is installed, and go to the z/Scope Classic tab. Once there, take note of the Pool Name and Access Code to be used in the z/Scope profile configuration.
- Back to the connection wizard on the Web Manager, use the Pool Name and Access Code obtained from the Configuration Manager, and enter them in the appropriate fields, then click Next.
- Type a Name for the profile and then click Done.
- Finally, click Commit to save the changes to the profile.
You can create more profiles and commit all the changes at once.Configuring the z/Scope Connection
- Click the z/Scope profile to start the connection.
- Access the z/Scope interface and configure the connection to the remote host. To do this, click File, and then click Connection Wizard.
- Go through the Welcome screen by clicking Next.
- Select the host type from Unix, AS400, or Mainframe. For this example we will select IBM AS/400. Then click Next.
- Select any display options you prefer, and then click Next.
- Enter the DNS name or IP address of the host. Then click Next.
- Type a Name for the profile and click Finish.
- Once the profile is configured, confirm the connection setup by clicking Yes. This will also open the connection.
Now you have access to the Legacy System.
Making Additional Configurations to the Profile (Optional)
- If you want to make changes to the profile configuration, click the three dots button on top of the connection icon, and then click Edit.
- Here you can perform advanced configurations. If you make any change, click on Save and Commit the change.
Conclusion
In summary, this document serves as a starting guide to creating a z/Scope connection in Thinfinity Workspace, which is critical for new users seeking secure remote access to mainframes, AS400 or Unix machines from a unified portal accessible from any device. z/Scope provides an easy-to-use interface that promotes secure and efficient remote interaction with legacy systems, significantly increasing productivity in industries that rely on this technology.
If you have any further inquiries or need additional support, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Our team is always available to help address any questions or concerns you may have.
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