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  1. Select Connections > Add connection.

  2. Select OpenText Content Server as the platform on the Add connection modal.

  3. Enter the connection information. Reference the table below for details about each field.

  4. Select Test connection to ensure SkySync can connect using the information entered.

  5. You will see a "Connection test succeeded" message on the Add connection modal when SkySync establishes connection. (If you don't see this message, verify the information you entered.)

  6. Select Done.


Add Connection Modal - OpenText Content Server

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Field

Description

Required

Display as

Enter the display name for the connection. If you will be creating multiple connections, ensure the name readily identifies the connection. The name displays in the application, and you can use it to search for the connection and filter lists.

If you do not add a display name, the connection will automatically be named using the OpenText server URL entered. For example, OpenText (https://{servername}/otcs/cs.exe/).

Optional

Url

Enter the URL to access the server. This will look similar to the following example: https://{servername}/otcs/cs.exe/.

Required

User name

Enter the username that should be used to log on to the server. This needs to be an account with permissions to access the content that will be processed.

Required

Password

Enter the password for the username added in the previous field.

Required

DS Service name

Enter the directory service name. This defines how SkySync can access the user/group directory. SkySync will use “otdsws” as the default name. Specify a different name if needed.

Optional

CS CGI

Enter the connection information for the content services common gateway interface. The entry will look similar to the following example: http://{servername}/otcs/cs.exe.

Optional

Extension module installed?

Select if the Syntergy extension module is installed. This indicates if you use Syntergy API extensions for managing timestamps and author information. Learn more about Syntergy API Extensions.

Optional

Connection Test Succeeded

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Features and Limitations

Platforms all have unique features and limitations. SkySync’s transfer engine manages these differences between platforms and allows you to configure actions based on Job Policies and Behaviors. The information below is platform specific. Use the Platform Comparison tool to see how your integration platforms may interact regarding features and limitations. 

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