To Connect Objects in the Topology View

To make the topology view of your network more realistic, you can create a representation of the network connections between objects.

1. In the topology view, click the icon for the first managed object that you want to connect.

   A selection box appears around the selected object.

2. Press the Shift key, and click the icon for the second managed object that you want to connect.

   A selection box appears around the selected object. At this point, both objects should have selection boxes.

3. To create the connection, choose Create Connection from the Edit menu in the main console window.

   The Create Connection window appears.

4. In the Create Connection window, click the type of network connection to use.

   Values include the following types:

   • General – Indicates either that you do not know the type of network connection or that the connection does not fit any other category

   • RS–232 – Indicates an RS-232 connection

   • T1 – Indicates a T1 connection

   • T3 – Indicates a T3 connection

5. Type a label for the connection.

   For example, Print Client-Print Server.

6. (Optional) Type an additional description for the connection.

7. To create the connection and close the Create Connection window, click OK.

   A line appears in the topology view, connecting the objects.