SQL/MX Connectivity Service Manual (SQL/MX 2.x)
Migrating Applications from NonStop ODBC Server
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Configuring MXCS Data Sources
Configuring MXCS Data Sources
A server class in an NonStop ODBC Server environment corresponds to a data source 
in an MXCS environment. The following table compares the terminology between 
NonStop ODBC Server and MXCS. 
To migrate to MXCS, use NSM/web or MXCI to define the data sources. See Creating 
and Configuring Server Data Sources on page 3-4.
Setting Network Attributes
The network configuration is defined in the command line when you start the MXCS 
service.
NonStop ODBC Server stores named network service configurations, which can be 
connected to a specific SCS. Network service parameters are: 
•
network service name
NonStop ODBC Server Class 
Attributes
Corresponding
 MXCS Data Source 
Attributes
Guardian user name User name is based on the login name for the 
connecting user ID; there is no default.
Priority Priority is the same as specified for the 
association server or as defined in the data 
source configuration.
CPU list All available CPUs in the system are used in a 
round-robin, or as defined in the data source 
configuration.
Available servers Available servers
Max servers Maximum servers
Initial heap size Not applicable
Maximum heap size Not applicable
Idle delete delay timeout Connection idle timeout
NOS create options Environment variables
NOS debug options Diagnostic information and resource 
management options provide an alternative 
debug method.
NOS run options Run options are the same as specified for the 
association server.
SWAPVOL Swap attributes are defined in the Kernel-
Managed Swap Facility swap configuration.
LOGIN timeout Not available on the server side; defined by 
the client data source.
Cancel timeout Not available on the server side, defined by 
the client application.










