Connections

To replicate data between two Prism servers, the servers must establish a TCP/IP connection. Data is replicated according to the instructions specified in the profile assigned to the connection. Each end of the connection can use a different profile when replicating data to the other end of the connection. 

• For Prism servers other than the root authority (i.e., "subordinate" servers to the POA), the JTE process creates a connection between the server and its POA and copies core resources to the new server. The user then creates an initialization profile and initializes the server with data from the POA. 
• For the root authority server, no connections will exist initially. If the root authority is to be initialized by another Prism 2.0 (or later) system, the user must add the connection on the Prism Dashboard Initializations tab. 

Connections are listed on the Connections tab of the Prism Dashboard. 
At the top of the tap is a "Connected Only" checkbox. If the Connected Only checkbox is selected, only connections to servers that are up and have a working connection are displayed in the list. If a server is down or the connection is unavailable, it will not be displayed. Clear the checkbox to see all connections, whether up or not.
To view the profiles associated with a connection, click the grid row for the connection. The profiles for that connection in each direction are displayed. Notice in the screenshot below the left side shows connections "From Store 1 to MY RA" and the right side shows connections for "From MY RA to Store 1". For data to be sent via a connection, the Linked checkbox must be selected. Selecting the Linked checkbox links the profile to the connection. If you want to stop sending data, clear the Linked checkbox. Note: More than one profile can be linked to a connection in each direction.
Prism Dashboard - Connections tab
On the Prism Dashboard - Connections tab, users can manage connections and link profiles:
Filter the list simply by typing in search criteria for remotes in the search box
Deactivate or disconnect connections
Add a new connection to any of the other installations on your network. 
On the Connections tab, select the connection you want to edit by clicking the checkmark in the left column.

Link Profile to Connection
Click the Checkbox on the left side of the grid for the desired connection. Click the Checkbox for a profile for both the Send and Receive directions. Above the grid is a description of the connection, e.g. "From Prism HQ to POA 1". Make sure the profiles are assigned to the correct direction. The changes you make on this screen are automatically saved by the system.

Deactivate Connection
With a connection selected in the grid, you can click the Deactivate Connection button to deactivate the connection. Deactivating breaks the TCP/IP connection.  To reactivate the connection, refresh the screen display, select the connection, and then click Activate.
Disconnect Connection
If you click the Disconnect button, the currently selected connection is removed.

My SQL Considerations
MySQL users must be careful to select the correct connection when activating a connection for initialization. For example, many MySQL users will notice two entries in the Connection drop-down: one for MySQL and one for RPS (see screenshot below). Users must be careful to choose the RPS connection, not the MySQL connection. Keep in mind that "RPS" is the default name for Prism connections.

Connection Types