Log in to the VersionVault WAN server

Use this dialog box to connect to the VersionVault WAN server that supports the selected VersionVault web view or automatic view.

Connect to VersionVault server

Many operations in a VersionVault view require a connection to the VersionVault server that supports it. This dialog box allows you to connect to the VersionVault server that supports the selected VersionVault view. The VersionVault view tag of this view is listed in the message area of the dialog box. This dialog box displays whenever:
  • You are working in a view that is not connected and invoke a VersionVault operation that requires a connection
  • You attempt to access information or perform operations in a VersionVault node under a server node
  • You select a VersionVault view in the VersionVault Navigator and click the ClearCase server connect icon on the VersionVault toolbar or select ClearCase server connect Connect from the VersionVault context menu or from the VersionVault options in the menu bar

Controls in the dialog box

The following controls appear in the dialog box:

Control name Control description
Server URL The URL of the VersionVault WAN server that supports the selected VersionVault Web view.
Note:
You can place the cursor over this field to view a tool tip suggesting the form of the URL. The VersionVault Server URL takes the following form: http://<server:port>/ccrc
User Name A user name that is valid on the VersionVault WAN server.
Note:
You can place the cursor over this field to view a tool tip suggesting the form of the user name. If the VersionVault server is running Windows, the user name must include the Windows domain in which the account was created. For example, DOMAIN\user.
Password A password that is valid on the server for the user name.
Store and reuse credentials If you select this option, the user name that you enter for each server and/or database is stored across the current and all future sessions. The password is stored for the current session only.
OK Initiates the connection using the values in the User Name and Password fields.
Cancel Cancels the operation.
Work Disconnected Disconnects all server connections and disables operations that require a VersionVault WAN server connection. While working disconnected, you are not prompted to connect to a server when you attempt to perform operations that require a server connection.