Connect to a Library - Enterprise

This Help topic refers to the following editions:

þ Enterprise

 

To Connect to an existing Library:

Access Mode

single-user or Multi-user  - When checked determines whether the installation is to be single-user or multi-user. A multi-user system requires that the Advantage Database Server Software be installed on the networked computer that will serve as the data's default location.

 

Connection Type

Intranet - LAN

These settings are used to connect to a server on a local area network. If the Server name and IP are blank DocuXplorer will determine both values based on the connection path.

Server Name - the name of the server to be used with this network or Intranet connection. When adding or changing a server name DocuXplorer will try to resolve the IP address of the server and update the Server IP information or you may enter the IP address manually.

Server IP Address - the computer's Internet Protocol Address. Each computer has a unique computer address within it's domain (ex.192.168.0.10). DocuXplorer's validation process attempts to automatically determine and populate this field with the correct IP Address based on the Server Name previously entered. If the validation process fails to enter a correct IP Address you will need to enter it manually. If you do not know the computer's IP Address contact your network administrator for assistance. If the computer's IP Address changes some time after the initial setup you will need to enter the new IP Address manually.

Server Port Address - If the Port address on the client and server are zero the first available port is initialized, otherwise enter the Port Address to use when connecting to DocuXplorer.

Tip:

Assigning a port address will minimize the startup time for DocuXplorer. If a port address is assigned make sure the Advantage Server Configuration is changed to the same value. See the DocuXplorer Network Installation Instructions for information on how to make changes to the server configuration.

 

Internet - WAN

This setting is required when users will directly connect to DocuXplorer via the Internet and can be used for a local setting if needed.  You can also use Internet settings for local area access if the a user does not have security rights to access the Library's Data Directory. Since some Internet connections are not fast enough to carry large amounts of data effectively we highly recommend that Terminal Services or Citrix be used to improve Internet speed for remote users.

Provide the following information for users to connect via the Internet;

Server Name - Enter the name of the server or URL to be used with this Internet connection. When adding or changing a server name DocuXplorer will try to resolve the IP address of the server and update the Server IP information or you may enter the IP address manually

Server IP Address - Enter the Server IP Address to be connected to. The Server IP Address must be a Static IP address.

Server Port Address - Enter the Port Address to use when connecting to DocuXplorer.

The Default is set to 5000. If firewalls or proxy services are installed be sure to allow access for the selected port address.

Tip:

Setting up Internet access is complicated by issues such as Static or Dynamic IP address, Port addresses, Firewalls and more.  We recommend that users who wish to setup Internet access purchase consulting time to complete the process successfully.

 

User Access

Login as

Enter the default Login name to be displayed at this workstation. Users can change the Login Name and password in the Login dialog box that appears when DocuXplorer is started on a workstation.

Tip:

When a Login is required the administrator will need to create a User List with the names of users and their associated password.

 

Library

Validate Connection Path

A user can choose to allow automatic validation of the connection path. If the program cannot validate the connection path it will prompt the user for the correct connection path.

If Validate Connection Path is not checked the user is responsible for creating a location for the Library database and a subfolder called "temp".  

Entries for the UNIX/Linux operating systems are case sensitive, information should be entered in the same case as in the operating system.

Validation can occur over a LAN or Intranet connection but cannot be enabled when using an Internet connection.

 

Connection Path

This field determines the connection path the program uses to connect to the DocuXplorer Library.

 

Tip:

It is required that connection paths be formatted using UNC standards.

(ex.(\\ ComputerName\Shared Resource, "\\MyComputer\DXDocs")

 

Library Name

This is name of the Library. The default Library name is DXLIBRARY.
 

Library Configuration File

This is the name and location of the DX Library configuration file. It maintains connection information to the DX Library database files. DocuXplorer will look for this file in the following order.

  1. The value associated with the environment variable ADSINI_PATH

  2. The same directory as the DocuXplorer was started in

  3. The ALL Users | Application data | DocuXplorer folder on a workstation

Interface Language

From the drop down select the language that should be used to present DocuXplorers interface. Please note that Index Sets and the Library tree Items are generated in the language select and can not be changed when changing the Language Interface via Tools | Options | General | Language Interface. Only when creating a new Library are these values regenerated in the select language.

 

Encryption

DocuXplorer uses various levels of obfuscation or encryption to store and communicate its data from unauthorized individuals. DocuXplorer uses simple variable length key from 1 to 256 bytes to initialize a 256-byte state table to the Federal Information Processing Standard, known as FIPS, to protect your information. This is sold as an additional module and, if selected without purchase, an error will be displayed indicating that the supporting files needed for this process are missing. Contact sales@docuxplorer.com for this service.

 

Data Encryption Type

There are three types of encryption RCA4, AES128 and AES256. Only AES128 and AES258 are FIPS compliant.

Password

This is the encryption password used to enable Docuxplorer to read and write data, and communicate. It is not to be confused with Docuxplorer's user ID and password creation process..

FIPS Mode

When checked off, the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) option is turned on, and data and communications in DocuXplorer are handled in compliance with its standards. To enable communication compliance with FIPS standards, provide the TLS (Transport Layer Security) values below.

 

To enable communication compliance with FIPS standards, provide the TLS (Transport Layer Security) values below.

TLS Certificate

Click on the dots of ellipsis of the end of the field to select the location and name of the signed certificate used for communications between the DocuXplorer server and Client application. The file names ends with the letters .PEM.

TLS Common Name

Enter the Common Name assigned to the TLS Certificate (e.x. dx.mydomain.com)

TLS Cipher Suite

Check off each Cipher that will be allowed when communicating between DocuXplorer's server and the Client application. The TLS certificate identifies which Ciphers are supported.

 

Supporting Files Needed for Encryption from Microsoft