51ICS Remote Tools User GuideChapter 4Connecting to a Norstar system from ICSRTThis chapter describes how to use the ICS Remote Tool (ICSRT) Connection Properties dialog toopen a connection to a target Norstar system.Before you attempt to open a connection, ensure that all the hardware connections are complete.The RAD Installation Guide describes how to install a RAD on a Norstar System.Refer to ìExplaining RAD connectionsî on page 16 for an overview of the different types ofconnections and how to use them.Connecting to a Norstar systemThere are two ways to open a connection to the RAD, both use the Connection Properties dialog:ï you can open a general connection recordï you can open a record for a specific customer.You need to open a connection to a Norstar system to use any of the tools located under the RunTool menu item, except Select Workbook. You also need to ensure that a connection is runningduring scheduled backups or restores. Refer to Chapter 8, ìBacking up and restoring Norstar dataì,on page 107.Connecting manuallyIf you are testing a RAD connection or for some other reason you want to manually enter theconnection information, follow these steps:1 On the Customer Info screen, select the first line (Select this row).2 Click on any of the tools under Run Tool except Select Workbook.The default Connection Properties dialog appears. (Figure 23).3 Change or enter the parameters for the connection you want to make. Refer to the followingtable for a description of each field.
