Getting started in Longview Workflow Designer
Longview Workflow Designer is easy to use. You can get started quickly and easily.
In this chapter, you can find information on this main topic:
Launching Longview Workflow Designer
This section explains how to start Longview Workflow Designer, including authentication and security considerations.
Signing on to your Longview system
In order to sign on to your Longview system, you must know the authentication method required by your company.
Currently, the Longview system supports the following authentication methods:
| Authentication method | Description |
|---|---|
| Windows authentication | Windows Authentication is currently supported for all components of the Longview system. If your Longview system uses Windows authentication, you are authorized to access the Longview system as soon as you sign on to Windows. You do not have to supply a password specific to the Longview system. |
| Longview authentication | If your company uses Longview authentication, you will be required to enter a specific username and password to access the Longview System. Note: You may be prompted to change your password the first time you log in, if your password has been reset by the administrator, or if your password has expired. If your company enforces password complexity, passwords must meet all password complexity restrictions. For more information, see the Longview Server Manager Guide. If applicable, an error message will indicate how you must change your password. |
| Single Sign-On (Web) | Single Sign-On (Web) allows your company to use a standard authentication across multiple applications. This allows you to use a single password for both the Longview system and other applications. Note: This authentication method only exists on the Longview Launcher Sign On dialog. |
Signing on to the application
To sign on to the system, follow these steps:
- Deploy using Longview Launcher by launching the component through a ClickOnce link.
- A Longview Sign On dialog opens. Depending on your deployment method, the appearance of the dialog may vary, however, it should look similar to this:
- Do one of the following:
- If your organization uses Windows authentication, select Windows, and click Sign On to sign on to the application.
- If your organization uses Longview authentication, select Longview, and type in the username and password specific to the application as provided to you. Click Sign On to sign on to the application.
- If your organization uses Single Sign-On (Web), select Single Sign-On (Web), then click Sign On to sign on to the application.
- Longview Workflow Designer opens.