To Create a Shared Catalog Definition Using the MMC UI

The Enterprise Server for .NET Administration UI can be used to view, create and delete shared catalog definitions. Shared catalog definitions are persisted in the cross-region database. To create a shared catalog definition:

1. In the Tree pane, under System, click Shared Catalog Definitions.
2. If you have not previously done so, define the database server instance where your cross-region database resides. To do this:
   1. Select Add server instance in the Actions pane.

      The Select Database Server Instance dialog is displayed.

   2. Enter the name of the database server instance you want to use in the Database server instance field and click OK.

      The dialog is dismissed and the database server instance is listed in the Results pane.

3. To add a new shared catalog definition:
   1. Click the name of the database server instance where your cross-region database resides, in the Tree pane under Shared Catalog Definitions.

      The Shared Catalog Definitions view is displayed in the Results pane.

   2. Click Add.

      The New Shared Catalog Definition dialog is displayed.

   3. Enter the name of the resource definition you are creating in the Name field, the location of the catalog file in the System Catalog field, and the location of the data allocation folder in the Data File Location field. Select whether you want the shared catalog definition to use 5 or 7 digit job numbers by checking or unchecking Restrict job numbers to 5 digits.
   4. Click OK to dismiss the New Shared Catalog Definition dialog and complete the creation of the definition.

      The newly created definition will now be displayed in the Results pane.