Selecting Knowledge Builder Server Location


By default, a Knowledge Builder Client targets the Server location defined during installation as its primary content connection. This location is called the System Default Server. The targeted Server location can be changed during run-time without closing the Knowledge Builder Client, restarting the computer on which the Client is running, or uninstalling/reinstalling the Client.

Determining or changing the current Server connection can be helpful in troubleshooting Knowledge Builder access problems, provide alternative content locations when a remote Server must be upgraded or taken off-line, and provide a simple method to improve Client performance or reduce network traffic impact.

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Targeting a non-local Knowledge Builder server location requires the drive location to be mapped.

Prerequisites


You have launched the KB Administration Utility and have access to the Client tab.

Considerations


You are familiar with navigating to directory locations on a computer running Windows.

1

On the Client tab, click the arrow button in the Select area to manage box and select Knowledge Builder Server selection from the list.

2

Under Knowledge Builder Server section/Use,

  • click Use preferred server to activate the Browse button and navigate to desired server location,
  • click CD-ROM for a server located on a CD, or
  • keep the System default server selection.

    • 3

    Confirm path to selected Server in the Path to selected server list box.

    4

    Click the Apply or OK button to save the selection.

    5

    This completes the procedure. Go to the next applicable administrative function section in this document.