Add a remote host

To connect a Genero Studio client to a remote Genero Studio Server, add the remote server to the Hosts defined in Genero Studio Configurations and define a remote configuration for that server.

1. Start Genero Studio on the client.
2. Select Tools >> Server connections or select the Server Connections button in the lower right corner.
   
3. Select the button in the integrated Toolbar to Add a Genero Studio server.
   

   Figure 1. Add a Genero Studio server

4. Enter the Host Information.
   

   Figure 2. Host Information

   Host

   Hostname or IP address where Genero Studio Server is running.

   Port

   Enter the port number you have configured SSH to listen on. The default SSH port number is 22. If you are using TCP (deprecated), enter the port number used when Genero Studio Server was started. The default port number is 5321.

   Client IP address

   IP address of the client as viewed by the server. Displays the value of the IP address to be used by the GDC settings when <Automatic> is set.

   Connection type

   SSH (default) or TCP (deprecated).

   Installation directory

   The Genero Studio installation directory on the remote machine; enter the complete path, which will always end with /gst

   User name

   Valid user name. See SSH advanced security.

   User password

   Valid password.

5. Select Connect to validate the host configuration.
6. Once a valid connection has been made, existing Genero installations, GAS configurations and Environment sets can be imported from the server. Select the Import button. See Import Configuration dialog.
7. Define mount points to shared drives.
8. Select OK. Your new remote host will now be listed in the host list in the lower right corner of Genero Studio.
   

   Figure 3. Host list