Navigating ASA Configuration

The ASA Configuration Utility is a tool for managing database systems. It allows users to create, move, and backup ASA databases. This article will explain how to navigate ASA Configuration and will define the available tools and actions. 

The Services Tab

The Services tab lists all the ASA databases on the server. The following options are available for each database:

• Start- starts the database and shows any errors encountered.
• Stop- if the database is running, this will stop the database.
• Remove- removes the service from the server. The database will not automatically start when the server restarts. Note: Most users should not use this option.

The Toolbar

The toolbar provides three menus: File, Edit, and Tools. The Edit menu is no longer functional.

The File Menu

• New Service- used to create a new database service. 
• Workstation Settings- opens a new window that allows for the setup of auto login and auto DB reconnect:
  • Auto login- automatically log in when the client version is launched. This requires that a password be set for the user account being used.
  • DB Reconnect- allows OASIS to reconnect when a network error occurs. This option increases network and database utilization. 
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• Connect to Server- opens a new window for configuring backups, showing locks, disconnecting users, and running scripts:
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• Refresh- refreshes the window to show changes.
• Close- closes ASA Configuration.

The Tools Menu

• Rebuild Database- initiates the rebuild process. 
• Verify Database- initiates the database validation process. 
• Locate OASIS Database(s)- locates all ASA databases on the local network.