Add Access Web Using HTTPS

Add and connect to Access Web server using HTTPS to submit and monitor jobs.

1. Open the Windows system tray.
2. Double-click the Access Desktop icon .
3. Click .
4. Select Clusters.
   A Clusters dialog box is displayed.
5. Select HTTPS from the drop-down list.

   
   
   Figure 1. Adding a Cluster

6. Enter a Cluster Display Name.
   Note: You can use alphanumeric characters for a cluster display name.
7. Enter the Access Web URL in the format https://<hostname>:4443. Hostname is the machine where Access Web is installed.
   Note: If a hostname is provided during the Access Web installation enter the Access Web URL using the hostname to register the HTTPS cluster. Similarly follow the same if IP address is provided.
8. Click Add.
   A new web browser is launched and authenticates the user using the OpenID Connect (OIDC) and provides an authenticate code.

   
   
   Figure 2. OIDC Authentication to Altair Access

9. Click Submit.
   The Access login page is displayed.
10. Enter your credentials.

    
    
    Figure 3. Access Web Login

11. Click Log In.

    
    
    Figure 4. Successful Login to Access

12. Close the browser. Return to the Access Desktop application; the cluster is added, and a green check mark is displayed next to the cluster name.

    
    
    Figure 5. HTTPS Cluster Registered to Access

    Tip: Repeat the steps to add an additional HTTPS cluster.