Now that you have installed SwitchKit, it is time to connect to the Excel platform and perform configuration. This chapter guides you through running each component/companion product, explaining the proper order of execution, and all available startup arguments. Excel provides you with a sample configuration file to get you started using SwitchKit.
You can run both the LLC and SwitchManager automatically or manually in both UNIX and Windows NT. The recommended method depends on the environment in which it is running, as follows:
• Dedicated - Single-user development environment with a dedicated Excel platform. If you are running SwitchKit in a dedicated environment, you may run it automatically or manually.
• Shared - Multi-user development environment, or one without a dedicated Excel platform. If you are running SwitchKit in a shared environment, run it manually to avoid thrashing over Excel platform resources.
• Production - Run-time environment. If you are running SwitchKit in a production environment, run it automatically.