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Using Arc on the IBM Cloud (Classic)

Using Arc on the IBM Cloud (Classic)

Using Arc on the IBM Cloud (Classic)

This article describes how to set up and use Arc with the IBM Cloud classic environment, accessed via the IBM-provided Remote Desktop System. These instructions apply to TM1 security mode 5 (the default).

Step 1: Set Up Arc on the Remote Desktop System

  1. Upload the Arc executable to your IBM Cloud Remote Desktop System (use the FTP upload facility provided by IBM).

  2. Create a folder named Arc in your Documents directory.

  3. Save arc.exe to Documents\Arc.

  4. Double-click arc.exe to start the Arc server.

  5. Open settings.yml in Wordpad and change the admin host from https://localhost:5898 to https://data:5898.

  6. Save settings.yml.

Step 2: Log In Using the TM1 Non-Interactive Account

IBM Cloud uses a TM1 non-interactive account for automation tools. You must request this from IBM Support if it is not already set up.

  1. Navigate to http://localhost:7070 in a browser on the Remote Desktop.

  2. Go to the About page (top-right icon) and enable TM1 Credentials → Store Credentials.

  3. Click on your TM1 instance to log in using the automation credentials from your IBM welcome pack:

Field

Value

Field

Value

CAM Namespace

LDAP

User Name

customername_tm1_automation

Password

Password provided by IBM

Step 3: Grant Admin Access to the Non-Interactive Account

After logging in, the TM1 non-interactive account must be added to the Admin group:

  1. Log in to IBM Architect using your IBM ID.

  2. Right-click the server → Security → Clients/Groups.

  3. Find the TM1 automation user and tick the Admin group box.

  4. Close and reopen Arc.

Alternative: Change TM1 to security mode 1 to avoid the need for the non-interactive account.

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