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Log in to CA SOI

Use a web browser to access the CA SOI Dashboard.

Follow these steps:

Open a web browser and enter the following URL:
```
http://UI server:port/sam/ui
```
UI server

Specifies the name of the system where the UI Server is installed.

port

Specifies the port on which the UI Server listens.

Note: The default port is 7070 for a non-SSL connection and 7403 for an SSL connection.

If you entered an SSL port, a security certificate dialog opens.
(Optional) Click Yes to accept the certificate for an SSL connection.
The login screen opens.
Enter a valid user name and password.
Note: You can use the default user name "samuser" that you defined during installation.

The CA SOI user interface opens to the Dashboard tab by default.
Click one of the following items:

Dashboard tab

Provides graphical information about service status. If you have not defined any services, the dashboard shows no data.

Note: For more information, see the Monitoring Services from the Dashboard.

Administration tab

Displays the Administration page, which lets you configure connectors and SA Manager settings.

Note: For more information, see Configuring CA SOI.

Reports link

Displays the BusinessObjects InfoView interface. You must configure reporting before the Reports link is available.

Note: For more information, see Configure Reporting.

Console link

Displays the Operations Console, where you can model services, monitor service status, and view and manage alerts. A Java application runs briefly when you start the Operations Console.

Google Earth link

Starts a locally installed Google Earth instance with CA SOI services displayed according to their location property.

Note: For more information, see View Services with Google Earth.

USM Web View link

Displays the USM Web View interface, which lets you search, browse, and interact with the store of USM data.

Note: For more information, see Searching and Browsing USM Data with USM Web View.