Getting Started In Longview Server Manager
Longview Server Manager is one of the major components of Longview. Longview Server Manager is used to administer the Data Server, and the servers that make up the Data Server.
Longview Server Manager allows you to create and modify the logical systems that serve Longview. Longview Server Manager is used by IT professionals to manage the Longview infrastructure, its various servers, and the implementation life cycle. Longview Server Manager should not be confused with Longview Application Administrator, which is used by Business System Administrators to manage hierarchies, business rules, attributes, etc. For a list of which operations are managed by which component, see Performing Server Tasks.
Architecture overview of Longview
Architecturally, Longview consists of a Microsoft .NET smart client & server, with the following characteristics:
- XML-based configuration and application rules
- .NET remoting
For more information on the various Longview servers, see Understanding Longview Servers.
Longview Application Administrator and Longview Server Manager
Longview Application Administrator is one of the administrative components of Longview. It is used to work with users and the group hierarchies to which they belong, and process data approvals. For more information, see the Longview Application Administrator Guide.
Longview Server Manager is another administrative component of Longview. It is used to administer the servers that make up the application, as well as the server Directory and server Events that control and monitor activity in the system.
In general, business administrators use Longview Application Administrator, and IT professionals use Longview Server Manager.
Starting Longview Server Manager
This section explains how to start Longview Server Manager, including authentication and security considerations.
Signing on to your Longview system
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, as shown below:
- 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. This authentication method is only available when launching through Longview Launcher.
- If you are deploying through Longview Launcher, Longview Server Manager opens.
Performing server tasks
Longview Application Administrator and Longview Server Manager administer different aspects of the system. Which of the components you should use depends on the nature of the task you want to accomplish. Below is a list of common administrative tasks and the corresponding component to use.
| Common Administrative Tasks | Corresponding Component to Use |
|---|---|
Longview Application Administrator |
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Longview Server Manager |
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