Pre-Configuration Considerations

After you have installed the Self Service Portal, you must configure its settings. They are broken down into these groups:

Database:

• Alloy Navigator Express database access options: During the configuration, you will need to specify how the Self Service Portal will connect to the database and import the Database Access Key.

  INFO: For details, see Importing the Database Access Key and Distributing the Database Access Key.

Web:

• Deployment (installation) options: See Choosing the Installation Type (SSP) .

• User authentication: See Choosing Authentication Method.

• Workflow integration: See Customizing the Self Service Portal Link Macro.

Review this section to understand every aspect before you configure the Self Service Portal.