Pre-Configuration Considerations

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

• Time zone — you need to specify the time zone that Alloy Navigator Express uses. For details, see Choosing Timezone.

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.

Features:

• Available Alloy Navigator Express modules — see Defining the Self Service Portal’s Scope
• Anonymous access — see Enabling Anonymous Access
• Language packs — see Installing Language Packs
• Visual options — see Customizing the Logo and Specifying the Title and Subtitle

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