IBM Connectivity

Use this page to view, change, and test the connection to IBM®.

Access

Specifies how the Technical Support Appliance connects to IBM.

Allow direct SSL connection
Specifies that the Technical Support Appliance connects to IBM by using a direct connection.
Use SSL proxy connection
Specifies that the Technical Support Appliance connects to IBM by using an SSL proxy connection.
Use authenticating SSL proxy connection
Specifies that the Technical Support Appliance connects to IBM by using an SSL proxy connection that requires authentication.

SSL Proxy Settings

Specifies SSL proxy server information for internet access.

IP address or hostname
Specifies the IP address or host name of the proxy server.
Port
Specifies the port number of the proxy server.

SSL Proxy Authentication

Specifies authentication information for the SSL proxy server.

User name
Specifies the user name that the proxy server requires for authentication.
Password
Specifies the password associated with the user name that the proxy server requires for authentication.
Confirm password
Enter the password again.

Click Save to save your changes.

Click Test Connection to test the specified connection settings.
Important: Save the connection settings before testing the connection.

Click Cancel to exit without saving your changes.