Scenarios: Universal Connection

Review the following scenarios to become familiar with the technical and configuration details involved with each of the connections that are available through Universal Connection. Although you can also run the Universal Connection wizard to update the Information Center, these scenarios illustrate connecting to IBM® electronic customer support.

1. Before examining these scenarios, review Plan for Universal Connection to select a connection method that meets your company's requirements. You can then select an appropriate scenario for your own configuration.
2. You also can configure these profiles using CL Commands, including the GO SERVICE and CRTSRVCFG commands. See the Control language (CL) topic for details.

Point-to-point dial-up connection to AT®&T Global Network Services through a local server
In this scenario, MyCompany wants to establish a Universal Connection between your server and IBM electronic customer support through a point-to-point connection to AT&T Global Network Service (AGNS).

Point-to-point dial-up connection through AGNS to a server that provides connectivity for other systems
This scenario enables MyCompany to create a Universal Connection for a server that acts as a connecting point for other systems through a point-to-point connection through AGNS to electronic customer support.

Point-to-point dial-up connection to AGNS from a remote server or HMC
This scenario shows MyCompany creating a Universal Connection through a remote server that acts as a connecting point through AGNS to electronic customer support.

Direct Internet connection through a local server
This scenario shows MyCompany using the Universal Connection wizard to create a connection between its server and electronic customer support over a direct Internet connection.

Direct Internet connection through a local server that provides connectivity for other systems
In this scenario, MyCompany wants to configure a local server to act as a connecting point to electronic services through a direct connection to the Internet.

Point-to-point connection through a local server over an Internet service provider (ISP)
This scenario shows MyCompany using the Universal Connection wizard to create a connection between its server and electronic customer support over a local ISP connection.

Point-to-point connection through a local server that provides connectivity for other systems over an ISP
In this scenario, MyCompany creates a point-to-point connection through a local server that acts as a connecting point for other systems over an ISP.

Multi-hop connection through a remote server
This scenario describes how MyCompany can configure a multi-hop Universal Connection to electronic customer support through a remote server over an ISP.