Connecting to the KnowledgeTree Server
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This procedure adds and removes connections to the KnowledgeTree server through KnowledgeTree Explorer.

 

Note: The connection with the server allows KnowledgeTree Client Tools for Windows users to interact with the Web based KnowledgeTree repository. When upgrading your version of KnowledgeTree Client Tools, the upgrade installer restores previously configured connections. If your password is not saved, you will need to re-enter your credentials to connect to the server.

 

 

Perform the following steps:

1.Launch KnowledgeTree Explorer on the client to open the KnowledgeTree Server Connections dialog box.

Note: Use the KnowledgeTree Explorer desktop icon; or, click Start - All Programs -

KnowledgeTree Tools - KnowledgeTree Explorer.

 

2. Do you want to...
•add a new connection? Click New; then, go to step 3.

 

•test an existing connection? Select the connection in the display field; then, click Test.

 

•remove a connection? Select the connection in the display field; then, click Delete.

 

3.Define the following details for this connection:
•a display name

 

•the full URL to the KnowledgeTree installation - the server address e.g. https://dms.acmecorporation.com/

 

•your user name and password, and whether your password should be saved for this profile

 

•define whether you want to save your password

 

4.Do you want to configure a proxy server for this connection?
•Yes. Define proxy server details; then, go to step 6.
•No. Go to step 6.

 

5.Click Test to verify that the connection is valid.

 

6.Is the connection valid?
•Yes. Click OK on the system message; then, click OK on the KnowledgeTree Server Connections dialog box to open KnowledgeTree Explorer.

Note: For information about using the KnowledgeTree Client Tools for Windows, see the

KnowledgeTree User Guide.

 

•No. Check that the configuration details you entered are correct.

 

 

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