Setting up the administrator user's credentials and creating a database manager for Rational DOORS

When you start the client for the first time, you must enter a new password for the administrator user and then create a database manager account.

Before you begin

About this task

The administrator user is the first user account that is created after Rational DOORS is installed. That account bypasses all access rights checks. Log in as the administrator user only when absolutely necessary; for example, if no other users can access part of a database or log in.

Procedure

  1. Click Start > All Programs > IBM Rational > IBM Rational DOORS 9.5.
  2. When you are prompted, click OK.
  3. In the New password and Confirm new password fields, enter the password for the administrator. The password must be at least 6 characters long.
  4. Click OK, and then close the Welcome screen.
  5. Create a database manager account:
    1. Click Tools > Manage Users.
    2. On the Users tab, click New.
    3. Type a user name.
    4. For the user type, select Database Manager.
    5. Click OK, and then click OK again.
  6. Exit Rational DOORS. Do not remain logged on as the administrator user.

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