The administrator sets up the system to use smart card authentication by associating a user or users with a certificate, known as a user identifier key. The administrator associates certificates with cards, and then configures the system using command-line switches. For more information about the user identifier key and the configuration of smart cards, see Configuring smart cards and certificates.
When you access Rational DOORS Web Access, instead of logging in with a user name and a password, you must use your smart card.
Rational DOORS Web Access also supports Windows user authentication. Windows users can log in using a card that is configured to allow access to both Windows and to Rational DOORS Web Access. When users start Rational DOORS Web Access, Rational DOORS Web Access checks to verify that they are allowed access. If users pass the verification, they are allowed access. Usually, they do not need to enter a PIN number.