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Status Future consideration
Created by Guest
Created on Feb 29, 2016

Create Authentication Alias

Authentication Aliases are useful for storing credentials to use for connections.

While Cloud allows you to designate Data sources, it would be useful to be able to create Authentication Aliases as well.

Without Authentication Alias, user will have to enter their username and password into a field or store it in an epv or env variable for access. This is not as secure as storing in an Authentication Alias.

Idea priority Medium
RFE ID 84654
RFE URL
RFE Product IBM Business Process Manager on Cloud
  • Guest
    Jan 4, 2017

    We value your suggestions for BPM product enhancements. This is a valid requirement and may be considered for a future BPM release. Please note this is not a commitment, but an indication of intent.