Connecting to databases in use

Before you can analyze Surround SCM Server databases or databases that host active mainline branches, you must connect to them.

To analyze an inactive database, see Connecting to databases not in use.

1. Choose File > Connect to Server.

The login dialog box opens.

2. Select the Server to connect to. If you need to add a server, see the Surround SCM documentation for information about adding server connections.

3. Enter your Username and Password.

You do not need to enter a password if you authenticate using an identity provider, such as Okta.

If available, you can select Use single sign-on to log in with your network credentials Single sign-on is only available for Windows and Mac. Ask your administrator for help.

4. Select Always log in with this username and password to automatically log in using the credentials you entered every time Surround SCM starts.

If you select this option, Surround SCM will automatically use Windows Credential Manager or macOS Keychain Access to store your credentials.

5. Click Connect.

The analyze utility connects to the server. You can now perform the analysis. See Analyzing and repairing databases.