Configure external authentication for remote machines
To run tests on remote machines, configure the remote machine to interact with the ALM server using any batch certificate.
For smart card authentication:
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Install the batch certificate on the remote machine.
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On the Import Certificate Wizard, uncheck Enable strong private key protection.
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Run the Webgate Customization tool. In OpenText Application Quality Management, go to Help > ALM Tools > Webgate Customization.
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Under Webclient Certificates, select Use client certificate - Non-interactive mode, and select the batch certificate.
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If the proxy server requires authentication, it must be configured on the remote machine. For details, see Configure proxy authentication.
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Run the test from the ALM server. The remote machine connects to the ALM server using the batch certificate.
For SSO authentication:
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Run the Webgate Customization tool. In OpenText Application Quality Management, go to Help > ALM Tools > Webgate Customization.
- On the Web Server Settings tab enter Web Server Username and Web Server Password, and select Add basic authentication header.
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If the proxy server requires authentication, it must be configured on the remote machine. For details, see Configure proxy authentication.
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Run the test from the ALM server. The remote machine connects to the ALM server using the basic authentication credentials.

