Batch ConnectionΒΆ

A batch connection is a special type of connection that specifies a list of saved connections to run in sequence. This allows connections to be quickly and easily opened to multiple remote systems across multiple hops. A batch connection can even contain other batch connections.

The nearby figure shows the Batch Connection dialog with an example batch connection. The batch connection contains three connections:

Each of the latter two connections is run from the server made available by the previous connection in the list. In this way, a TermySequence connection to the container can be established in a single operation.

Tip

The connections in a batch connection are not required to depend on each other. In addition to opening connections across multiple hops, a batch connection can be used simply as a means to open many connections at once.

When opening a batch connection, each connection in the list will be opened in sequence using individual tasks. Connections that are already established will be skipped. A connection status dialog will be shown for each connection to collect passwords if necessary. A failed connection will stop the sequence.

Picture of Batch Connection dialog showing an example batch connection.

Example Batch Connection dialog.

The dialog has the following elements:

Launch This Connection
The ordered list of connections to open. Click an entry to edit it.
On This Server
A read-only column showing each connection's configured LaunchFrom setting as a convenience.
Append Rule
Adds a new connection to the end of the list
Insert Rule
Inserts a new connection at the location of the selected connection
Prepend Rule
Inserts a new connection at the beginning of the list
Clone Rule
Duplicates the selected connection in the list
Delete Rule
Removes the selected connection from the list
Move to Top
Moves the selected connection to the top of the list
Move Up
Moves the selected connection up in the list
Move Down
Moves the selected connection down in the list
Move to Bottom
Moves the selected connection to the bottom of the list
Apply
Saves changes made in the dialog. This button is only present when editing a saved connection from the Manage Connections window.
Reset
Discards changes made in the dialog. This button is only present when editing a saved connection.
Save connection as
Specify a name to save the connection as. This element is not present when editing a saved connection.