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Start DXmanager

DXmanager is a web application that lets you create, configure, monitor, and control your directory backbone. You can connect to DXmanager from any computer that has a web browser and a connection to the computer on which DXmanager is installed.

To use DXmanager, you need to log in. A superuser account is created during installation. You can use this account to log in and create more user accounts.

To start DXmanager

1. Start DXmanager as follows:
   • Windows: Click Start, All Programs, CA, Directory, DXmanager.
   • All platforms: Open a web browser and go to the following URL:

     	https://hostname:portnumber/dxmanager
     

   hostname

   Specifies the name of the directory management server.

   portnumber

   Specifies the port number of CA Directory Web Server on which DXmanager runs.

   Default: 8443

   The Login page opens in the browser.

2. Enter the following information to log in as the superuser:
   • User Name: DXmanager
   • Password: The password that was created during the installation
3. Click Log In.

   DXmanager opens in your browser.