Logging in to Contenta Web Using LDAP or Internal Authentication

This task describes how to log in to a database using Contenta Web with LDAP or Internal Authentication.

Before you begin

Your system administrator must have supplied you with a user name and password, the name of the database, the name of the database server, and the portal number.

Procedure

  1. Start your web browser and specify the following URL using a fully-qualified host name:

    http://<host_name>/cw/standard/code/CWLoginForm.jsp

    The Contenta Web log in window appears.
  2. Click Show Advanced Login Options.
    The Advanced Contenta Web log in window appears.
  3. Complete the following fields:
    FieldDescription
    User ID

    Enter your Contenta login name.

    Password

    Enter your password.

    Database

    Enter the name of the database to which you want to connect.

    The database name may require that you provide the ODBC_DSN. For example: cetrain1@cat.

    Node

    Enter the name of the server that contains the database to which you want to connect.

    Socket
    Enter the PcmPortal number running on the server for the database.
  4. Click Login.