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Can I Use SGD to Access VMS Applications?

Yes. You can use SGD to access X or character applications on a VMS application server. The following configuration might be required:

• Configure the login script used for the X or character application
• Configure the transport variable in the login script
• Disable X security

Configuring the Login Script Used for the X or Character Application

To run VMS applications, configure the login script used for the X or character application as follows:

1. In the SGD Administration Console, click the Applications tab.
2. Select the application object you want to change. The General tab is displayed.
3. Click the Launch tab.
4. In the Login Script box, type the following:
   • vms.exp if telnet or ssh is selected as the Connection Method
   • vmsrexec.exp if rexec is selected as the Connection Method
5. Click Save.

On the command line, use the following command:

$ tarantella object edit --name obj --login vms.exp | vmsrexec.exp

Configuring the Transport Variable in the Login Script

By default, the vms.exp or vmsrexec.exp login scripts set the transport variable to TCPIP, which is correct for Digital TCP/IP stacks (including UCX). If you need to change this variable, you can edit the scripts in the /opt/tarantella/var/serverresources/expect directory.

Disabling X Security

To use VMS X applications, you must disable X security in SGD because VMS does not support it. You do this as follows:

1. In the SGD Administration Console, click the Global Settings » Security tab.
2. Deselect the X Authorization for X Display check box.
3. Click Save.

Alternatively, use the following command:

$ tarantella config edit --security-xsecurity 0

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