Installing the software

Barr software provides the link between the channel adapter and the SNA gateway. To accomplish this link, you need to configure the Barr channel device driver. Follow the steps below to install the software. You will use Microsoft SNA Server or HIS to stop the SNA service, then use the Barr setup program to load the Barr software.

The steps vary depending on your operating system, so it is important that you follow the steps in the Getting started topic to make sure the proper order is used.

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Stopping the SNA service

Before you install the software, you must stop the SNA service. Follow the steps below.

  1. Open Microsoft SNA Manager.

  2. SNA Server – From the taskbar, click Start | Programs | Microsoft SNA Server | Manager.

  3. HIS – From the taskbar, click Start | Programs | Host Integration Server | Manager.

  1. Open the Servers folder in the left column on the screen.

  2. Open the appropriate server and then click SNA Service.

  3. On the menu bar, select Service | Stop.

  4. On the menu bar, select File | Exit.

Installing the software

Follow these steps to start the setup program. Before you run the setup program, you should exit all Windows programs.

  1. Insert the Barr software CD into the CD-ROM drive.

  2. Right-click Start on the taskbar and click Explore.

  3. Navigate to the CD-ROM drive.

  4. Double-click Setup.exe. You can exit the setup program at any time by clicking Exit or pressing F3.

  5. Read the text on the Welcome dialog box, and then click Next.

  6. On the Setup Type dialog box, select either Barr Systems B&T Channel Link Service or Barr Systems ESCON Channel Link Service, depending on the type of connection you are using. Click Next.

  7. On the Select Program Folder dialog box, select Barr Channel and click Next.

  8. On the Setup Complete dialog box, select Yes to restart the computer and then click Finish. Your hardware will be automatically configured.

If you are installing the software on the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system, you must restart the computer.