Configuring a Surround SCM Server connection

The administrator must configure a connection to the Surround SCM Server where files and Surround SCM data are stored. After the connection is added, log in as the administrative user to set up Surround SCM for users and perform other configuration tasks.

If you are a user and starting Surround SCM for the first time, you must add a server connection and log in using the connection information provided by your administrator. See Adding server connections and Start and log in to Surround SCM.

1. Make sure the Helix ALM License Server is running.

2. Start the Surround SCM Server.

If the server does not start, see Troubleshooting.

3. Start the Surround SCM Client.

4. Click Setup on the Surround SCM Login dialog box and then click Add to configure a new server connection.

5. Enter a Server Name, Server Address, and Server Port.

Enter a unique name, such as a product or department name, to help identify the server. Surround SCM clients connect to the server on the specified port via TCP/IP. Valid values are 1-65535.

6. Click OK.

7. Log in as the administrative user and click Connect. The default username is Administrator and there is no password.

By default, the Administrator user has full admin security rights and uses a Surround SCM floating license. We strongly recommend that you set a password for this user.

If you are prompted to create a mainline branch, see Creating mainline branches.