Network locations should be created in the global registry repository that is defined when DFC is installed on the Documentum Administrator host. You must have superuser privileges in the global registry repository to create network locations. The Distributed Configuration Guide provides additional information on network locations.
When localhost is in the URL used from a browser on the application server host to access an application server, it resolves to 127.0.0.1. Unless 127.0.0.1 is included in a network location, the correct network location is not selected automatically. Therefore, when you create network locations, include the IP address 127.0.0.1 in a network location if you want to:
Run a browser on the application server host where a WDK application is located.
Use localhost in the URL when accessing the application.
Automatically select the correct network location.
To create, view, or modify network locations:
Log in to the global repository that was created during DFC installation.
Select Administration > Distributed Content Configuration > Network Locations.
The Network Locations page appears.
If you do not see the Network Locations page, you are not connected to the correct global repository. Click Global Registry Login and connect to the correct repository.
Do one of the following:
Select File > New > Network Location to create a network location.
Select a network location, then View > Properties > Info to view or modify the network location properties.
Enter or modify the network location properties on the Info tab of the New Network Locations page or the Network Locations Properties page, as described in Table 3.1.
Click OK to save your changes.
Table 3.1. Network location properties
| Field label | Value |
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Network Location Identifier | An identifier that is used by system and network administrators. For example, to identify network locations by network subnets. This field cannot be edited after the network location is created. |
Subject | A description of the network location. |
Default Network Location | Select to display the network location to users whose IP address is not mapped to a particular network location. At log-in time, an end user whose IP address is not mapped to a network location sees a set of possible network locations. When selected, this network location is on the list from which the user selects. If there is only one network location with this checkbox selected, that network location is used automatically and the user does not see the list. |
Network Location Name | A descriptive name of the network location. For example, the geographical location of the network, such as Paris, San Francisco. The name is displayed on the login page for Documentum web clients, such as Webtop, when users must choose a network location. The display name is not the object name. The display name can be modified after the network location is created. |
IP Address Ranges | The IP address range identified by the network location. Each range must conform to standard IP address conventions. A network location may have multiple IP address ranges. It is recommended that each IP address is mapped to a single network location, but if an IP address maps to multiple physical locations, you may need to map that address to multiple network locations. Type the IP address in one of the following formats:
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