When you create a new connection, the connection parameters are stored on your local system, which allows you to reopen the connection at a future time without having to re-enter the connection information.
To create a new connection:
In Serena Explorer, right click the Dimensions CM node and choose New | Connection. The New Dimensions Connection dialog appears. You may also need to enter new connection information when adding Eclipse projects to source control.
Complete the dialog by entering the following:
Type the name for this connection in the Connection field. This is the name that will be displayed in Serena Explorer after the connection is created,
In the Server field, the name of the Dimensions CM server to connect to.
In the DB Name field, the name of the Dimensions CM database to connect to.
In the CM Connection field, the database connection (DSN) to connect to on the server.
Under Login Options, choose whether to log in with user credentials or with a Smart Card.
If you will log in with user credentials, enter the user name and password.
If you will connect using a Smart Card, select the certificate.
Click the Finish button, or click Next if you got to this screen from the Share wizard.
If you selected the Connect on Finish option, the connection will be opened with the Dimensions CM server.