Editing Helix ALM Server options
You can change values stored in the local computer's system registry that are used by the Helix ALM Server. The server reads the registry settings during startup. If you change server options, you must start and stop the server before the registry changes take effect.
1. Start the registry utility and click Server Options.
The Edit Server Options dialog box opens.
2. Click a tab and make any changes.
| Tab | Use to change options for: | More information |
|---|---|---|
| General | Server startup information, maximum limits for reports, XML files, and list windows, and other options. | Editing general server options |
| Project Type | Project databases hosted in an Relational Database Management System (RDBMS), including the ability to destroy inactive projects, validating and timing out pooled connections, and reattempting connections to RDBMS servers. | Editing project type options |
| Project Location | The location of directories for new projects and allow administrators to specify a full path for new projects. | Editing project location options |
| License Server | The information that the server uses to communicate with the Helix ALM License Server. | Editing license server options |
| Automation Rules | Timing out executables or setting the maximum number of process allowed per project when triggers and escalation rules run. | Editing automation rules options |
| Security | Access to attaching source files to items from external providers, such as Git and GitHub. | Editing security options |
| Excel/Word Export | Limiting memory use and timing out Microsoft Excel and Word exports. | Editing Microsoft Excel and Word export options |
3. Click OK to save the changes.