2.1 Prerequisites for Using the Web Interface

Ensure that your network environment meets the requirements in this section for accessing and using the PlateSpin Transformation Manager Web Interface.

2.1.1 User Account with Role-Based Access

Access to features is role-based. You must have a PTM user account and be assigned to a role with permissions for your project. A user with the PTM System Administrator role or a member of the Administrators group can create PTM users and assign roles to them. See Managing Users in the PTM 2019.2 Administrator Guide.

A Project Manager can also create users and assign them to roles in their project. See Roles in the PTM 2019.2 Administrator Guide.

PlateSpin Transformation Manager provides the following roles for managing your project:

Table 2-1 Project Roles

Project Role

Description

Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the project.

Project Architect

The Project Architect is responsible for configuring transformation plans for the workloads, scheduling the transformations, and monitoring the health of transformations.

Migration Specialist

The Migration Specialists are responsible for executing the transformations.

Dashboard Viewer

The Dashboard Viewers are stakeholders who want to observe the progress and metrics for projects.

2.1.2 Port Requirements

Ensure that you open the ports on your computer firewall and in any firewalls in your network between the PlateSpin Server and the computers you use to access the Web Interface.

NOTE:For remote communications, Micro Focus recommends that you use the secure port and SSL options for accessing the Web Interface.

Table 2-2 Default Network Ports for the Web Interface

Network Port

Security

Description

8183

Secure (SSL)

HTTPS port for the Web Interface. Allow TCP and UDP traffic, incoming and outgoing.

8182

Not secure

HTTP traffic for the Web Interface. This port is disabled by default. If you enable this port, allow TCP and UDP traffic, incoming and outgoing.

2.1.3 Supported Browsers for the Web Interface

You can access the PlateSpin Transformation Manager Web Interface using any of the following supported browsers:

  • Mozilla Firefox, latest release

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 11

  • Google Chrome, latest release

NOTE:You must enable JavaScript (Active Scripting) and the TLS 1.2 protocol in your web browser.

2.1.4 Session Timeout

The default session timeout occurs after 30 minutes of user inactivity. The timeout interval is configurable with a global setting on the PlateSpin Transformation Manager Appliance. Contact your System Administrator if you would like to specify a shorter or longer interval. See Web Interface Session Timeout in the PTM 2019.2 Appliance Guide.