The following sections show how to log in to Metrics Managementand how to navigate in Metrics Management using Navigation Pane and the Metrics Management toolbar.
Logging in
Each time you start Metrics Management or open another database, you provide your login name, password, the selected authentication method, the server to access, and the database to open. Entering your login name and password allows the system to control your access rights. You choose the specific database you want to access using the Server and the Database lists.
How to log in
1 If you have just started the application, the login dialog box appears, as shown in Figure 2‑1. If you are already logged into Metrics Management and wish to open a new database, choose File➛Open Database, and choose Yes to close any databases that are open.
If you show options, three drop-down lists display in addition to Login name and Password.
Figure 2‑1 Login information
2 To access Metrics Management, type your login name and password. If these are unavailable, your database has been configured to authenticate using some other method and your system specialist will be able to help you with any questions you have regarding login information.
3 From the Authentication method list, select an authentication method.
4 From the Server list, select the server to access.
5 From the Database list, select the database to open.
