Starting user sessions

Use this procedure to start a user session.

About this task

Starting a user session requires the following:

Procedure

  • To start a user session:
    1. Open a browser.
    2. Type the URL for your Rational Change server.

      Type a URL such as http://hostname:port_number/context/user.

      For example, http://eagle:8600/change/user

    3. In the Login window, type your user ID and password.
    4. Click Login.

      The choices you see next might differ slightly from the ones in the next steps, when you have previously logged on to the database.

    5. If you have access to multiple databases, select the database for your initial use.

      To change databases after you log on, see Working in a different database.

    6. In the Interface list, click a login interface.
    7. Click Connect.

    Results

    The home page window opens to the home page dialog. By default, you see the splash screen when you start a session. You can set a default home page or view any home page you design. You can also browse queries or view general information about Rational Change. For detailed steps, see Creating home pages.

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