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How to modify or change the default IBM Rational DOORS Database name on DOORS Web Access welcome screen

Troubleshooting


Problem

How do I modify or change default IBM Rational DOORS Database name "DOORS ERS Repository" when using IBM Rational DOORS Web Access.

Symptom

Can I change or modify the DOORS database name "DOORS ERS Repository" on DOORS Web Access login page? As shown below:

Resolving The Problem

You can change the default DOORS Database name "DOORS ERS Repository" to your preference database name using the steps below.

Note: Ensure all users are logged out of DOORS Web Access as it requires to restart DOORS Web Access

  1. Log into the machine where DOORS Web Access is installed
  2. Open festival.xml file in your choice of Textpad (default location, "C:\Program Files\IBM\Rational\DOORS Web Access\1.x.x.x\server\festival\config")
  3. Look for the entry "DOORS ERS Repository" and change the DB name you prefer.
  4. Restart DOORS Web Access components

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Document Information

Modified date:
01 May 2020

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