IBM® InfoSphere® Master Data Management
Collaboration Server is
a web-based application that is accessible by using Internet Explorer
version 9 or 10 with access to the web or application server where InfoSphere MDM Collaboration Server is
installed.
Note: If Internet Explorer version 10 is used, you need to
enable the compatibility view. Perform the following steps to enable
the compatibility view:
- Open the InfoSphere MDM Collaboration Server user
interface login page.
- Press F12 or select F12 Developer
Tools from Internet Explorer settings icon button.
- From the Browser Mode top menu item, select Internet
Explorer 10 Compatibility View.
- Dismiss the Developer Tools window.
- Continue working with InfoSphere MDM Collaboration Server.
After the
InfoSphere MDM Collaboration Server login,
the home page appears with the left pane access, the collaboration
console, and the menu bar with access to all of the
InfoSphere MDM Collaboration Server PIM
modules. The left pane access bar can be configured to view bookmarks,
selections, last visited, catalogs, and more. The user interface can
be further customized by using the My Settings component. Each of
the
InfoSphere MDM Collaboration Server modules
is aligned with a users role and responsibility. The following list
defines each module:
- Product Manager module
- You can manage content from multiple sources and audiences. You
can provide customer-focused content. This module is designed for
users who manage product information everyday such as content managers,
product managers, and pricing specialists.
- Collaboration Manager module
- You can import into and export information from InfoSphere MDM Collaboration Server.
You can view the list of files that are stored in the document store,
create workflows, and manage workflows. This module is designed for
business process analysts who set up the data module and business
rules for content managers.
- Data Model Manager module
- You can manage scheduled activities, alerts, and external communication.
You can create and edit specifications and mappings, administer users,
roles, privileges, and view and create scripts. This module is designed
for business process analysts who set up the data module and business
rules for content managers.
- System Administrator module
- You can use the functional tools that are available to troubleshoot
and maintain the InfoSphere MDM Collaboration Server application.
You can review configuration settings, application performance measurements,
view various log files, and system status information. This module
is designed for system administrators who are responsible for the
operation of InfoSphere MDM Collaboration Server application
and related services.