Unique Features of the Authentication Datapool
Managing Proxies
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Unique Features of the Authentication Datapool
The Authentication Datapool is similar to other datapools that you edit with
TestManager. However, there are differences:
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An empty Authentication Datapool is included with the Rational Test software.
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The Authentication Datapool is used strictly for logon information. You
cannot assign any standard or user-defined data types to the columns in an
Authentication Datapool.
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Do not delete or rename the Authentication Datapool.
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You should not add to or remove the columns in the Authentication Datapool.
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The Authentication Datapool is not associated with the
DATAPOOL_CONFIG
statement or any datapool commands.
Managing Proxies
If you are using the proxy recording method, create a proxy and identify client/server
pairs that communicate through the proxy.
After you have defined a proxy relationship, you can manage your proxies as follows:
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Starting and stopping proxy service
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Monitoring proxy activity
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Deleting a client/server pair
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Deleting a proxy
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Reassociating a proxy with a client/server pair
The following sections describe these functions.
Starting and Stopping Proxy Service
Proxy service is a system service that lets you use the proxy recording method. Proxy
service starts automatically when you:
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Install TestStudio.
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Start your system.
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Open the Session Record Options dialog box and click the
Method:Proxy
Method:Proxy
Method:Proxy
Method:Proxy
tab.
Proxy service stops automatically when you shut down Windows.
