Troubleshooting
Problem
This technote outlines the support policy for SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) with IBM® Rational® Build Forge®.
Symptom
When a user logs in to a Build Forge Management Console using a Web browser, their password is sent over the network in clear text format. A sniffer placed on the network can easily see the user's password.
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Modified date:
11 June 2026
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