Add a Server

To add a search server (Z39.50)

1. Sign in to Polaris System Administration (web-based).

2. From the Home screen, select Servers.

   The Servers page opens.

3. Select + New Server.

   The Servers add page opens.

4. Enter the following information :

   1. Network Name — Enter a network name for the server. This can be the same as Display Name.

      Important:
      The network name for a remote Z39.50 server cannot contain the single quote character (apostrophe), because it causes connection problems in PAC searches. For example, use Bowkers Books in Print instead of Bowker’s Books in Print.

   2. Display Name — Enter the name that you want to display in the Polaris user interface for this server.

   3. (Optional) Resource Group — To restrict server access to a specific resource group, select it from the list. Select None if you want every organization to have access (no resource group restriction).

   4. (Optional) Note — Type a non-public note (255 characters maximum) describing this server.

   5. Select Save

5. Add a connection:

   Note:
   Only one connection is allowed per server.

   1. On the Connections tab, select Add .

      The Define Connection dialog appears.

   2. Select in the Connection Type list, select Search Server.

   3. Enter a Connection Name.

   4. On the Connections tab in the dialog, enter the following:

      1. Provider — Select Z39.50.

      2. Host Name — Enter the server's 11-digit IP address.

      3. Port — Enter 210.

      4. Configure the login. Either select the Anonymous Login checkbox or enter the Username and Password required for the connection.

   5. Select OK.

      The new connection appears in a row under Connection Type and Connection Name.

6. Test the connection:

   1. Select the search server row.

   2. Select Test Connection.

7. Select which databases are available through this search server:

   Note:
   A server can connect to multiple databases.

   1. On the Databases tab, select Add .

      The Define Database dialog opens.

   2. Enter or select the following:

      1. Database Name — Enter the name of the database.

      2. Display Name — Enter the name that will display for the database.

      3. Staff Access Branches — Search and select branches by name. The branches you select are the branches that can search the database through the Remote Database Find Tool in Leap.
         

   3. Select OK.

8. Select SAVE.