The DirectConnect server provides management and support functions for DirectConnect service libraries, such as:
Routing client connections to the appropriate access service based on user ID, requesting application, and access service name
Providing a single log file and a trace file for access services
Logging server, access service, and client messages
Tracing server, access service, and client events
Providing configuration management of all installed services
For detailed information about configuring and starting the server, see the DirectConnect Server Administration Guide.