Setting up Open Text HostExplorer 14
Document ID 1252
This documentation's purpose is to assist in setting up Open Text HostExplorer 14. For instructions on how to install Open Text HostExplorer 14, reference document number 968.
Setting Up
1. In order to access TAMU's only true mainframe, you will need to set up a connection profile first. Find the icon shown below on your desktop and double click on it [fig. 1].
[fig. 1- Open Text icon]
2. Double click on the icon labeled HostExplorer [fig.2].
[fig. 2- HostExplorer]
3. A window titled “Open Session” will open. In the top right, click on the Create New Profile button. It will look like a smaller version of the icon in the previous step [fig. 3].
[fig. 3- Create New Profile]
4. Type in TAMMVS1 in the “Profile Name" box. Type in tammvs1.tamu.edu for the “Host Name” and then confirm that the port number is 992. Next, click on the Properties button [fig. 4].
[fig. 4-New Profile Configuration]
5. Open the Security menu by clicking on the + symbol on the left. Then select General. Click on the SSL/TLS radio button [fig. 5].
[fig. 5- Properties>>Security>>General]
6. Open the Keyboard menu and select General. Uncheck Ignore NumLock state. If you do not do this, you will be unable to use your numeric keypad. Click on the OK button to save your profile and then OK again to close the New Profile configuration window [fig. 6].
[fig. 6- Properties>>Keyboard>>General]
7. When you open up your Open Text HostExplorer 14 (as in step 2) and click on HostExplorer (step 3), you should see an additional icon in the Open Session window [fig. 7].
[fig. 7- New Connection]
8. Double click on the icon named TAMMVS1 to get your mainframe login screen [fig. 8].
[fig. 8- Mainframe]
You have now successfully setup Open Text HostExplorer 14. If you have any further questions contact Help Desk Central at (979)845-8300 or email us at helpdesk@tamu.edu.
