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FILE: RELEASE
 
IBM Multiprotocol Switched Services Configuration Program MSS Client
Version V1 R2.2  is a replacement for IBM Multiprotocol Switched Services 
Configuration Program MSS Client Version V1 R2.1.

Contents
    1. New Enhancements
    2. Migration Considerations
    3. Restrictions
    

New Enchancements:

   . CPU Performance Monitor
   . Logging Enhancement
   . Dynamic RFC1483 PVC/SVC
   . Multiprotocol over ATM (MPOA) IPX Client 
   . TOS (IPv4 SLA, Policy Based Routing)
   . IPX for Multiple DLCIs (IPX in Circuit base)
   . Classical IP Usability Enhancements
   . ASCII Configuration Support (ASCII read/write)
   . Windowless Configuration Program (Does not require a Windowing 
      system)

                                                                             
2. Migration Considerations:
  
  The Configuration Program may only use router readable(cfg) files created by the
  corequisite version of the router software or the same Configuration Program.
  In order to migrate to a later release of the Configuration Program and router code,
  you must migrate to the new release format of configuration file. If the only copy 
  of the configuration is either in the router or in binary format (.cfg files), you 
  must use the version of the configuration program that created the configuration 
  to create the configuration database file(CSF).

  The CSF file, which holds a single configuration, is an individual file which can
    be easily copied and transported between disks and subdirectories using operating
    system commands.

  Creating Configuration Database Files

  To create the configuration database file:
  1.  Start the version of the configuration program which matches the version of the
      Config Program or Router Software which created it.
  2.  Select READ ROUTER CONFIGURATION to read the existing configuration into the 
      configuration program. Another way to load an existing configuration into the
      program is to select COMMUNICATION, SINGLE, and then RETRIEVE from the 
      Configuration menu.
  3.  Select 'Save configuration' or 'Save configuration as' from the Configure menu.
 
  Converting a Configuration File (CDB) to the Configuration Storage Format (CSF)

  All the configuration database files (.CDB) from prior to MSSC V2.2
  must be converted to the Configuration Storage format (also known
  as CSF) via the Conversion program.  The program presents you with a dialog
  in which you specify which configuration database files you want to convert.

  1. Start the Conversion Program
     AIX
     1. Change to the directory that contains the Configuration Program.
     2. Type converter and press ENTER.

        Note: Refer to the Hardware and Software Requirements for AIX on
              font requirements for the Conversion Program.

     OS/2
     1. Locate and open the Configuration Program folder.
     2. Double-click on the Conversion Program icon to start the program.

     Windows
     1. Select the Configuration Program under Windows, select
        Start->Programs->folder->Conversion Tool

  2. Enter the directory that contains the database file in the field,
     Directory containing CDB.
  3. Select whether you want to convert all configuration database or 
     selected configurations, proceed with step 4, otherwise proceed to step 5.
  4. Select the configuration you want to convert from the Convert Configs list.
  5. Specify the directory that will contain the output files (in CSF)
  6. Select Convert.  The program will then convert the specified configurations into
     separate configuration files in the Configuration Storage Directory  (also known 
     as CSD)
  7. Proceed to next step to migrate the in CSF files created in step (6),


  Migrating a Configuration from an earlier to current release.

  1. Start the current version of the Configuration Program.
  2. Select Open configuration from the file menu.  Select the directory where the 
     earlier release configuration exists from the Path window and pick the 
     configuration to migrate/upgrade from the Available configurations list.
  3. Select Open. The Configuration Program will then ask if you wish to migrate
     the configuration to the current version.
  4. Select Save configuration to save the configuration to a new file
     with a new name.  This allows you to keep the existing configuration file for
     future use. 
  
  
3. Restrictions:
 
  This section discusses some KEY considerations that users must be
  aware of when creating valid configurations.
 
  - You MUST make sure that TCP/IP is installed and RUNNING before using
    the "Communications Single" and/or "Communications Multiple" functions.
    On some platforms, the Configuration Program will hang if TCP/IP is
    not installed and running.
 
  - ELS (Event Logging System) data
    The Configuration Program does not support ELS configurations.  Thus,
    if you want to configure ELS you must use the online configuration
    program on the router. When reading configurations from the router,
    the Configuration Program will preserve any ELS configuration done
    in the online configuration on the router and send it back on a
    subsequent send.
 
 
  
  Panel Display Problem on AIX

    On AIX, there is a known panel distortion problem on lower resolution monitors.
    If panels look distorted,  buttons (add, change, delete buttons) or fields appear
    missing,  please reduce the font size set on your AIX system.

    How to change fonts on your AIX system
 
    From your AIX 'Common Desktop Environment', click the 'Style Manager' icon on 
    your Front Panel. Click on 'Font', you will see a list of Relative font sizes 
    available on your system.  Change the font size to a smaller one, then restart 
    the Configuration Program.

  
  Panel Display Problems on Windows

   On Windows, there is known panel distortion problem which might occur.
   If panels look distorted, fields, notebooks, and buttons appear missing,
   maximize that window, and then restore the window to its original size in
   order to correct the panel distortion.

  
