The IBMLINK news from 8/28 says
*Do NOT bookmark the Sign In page*
This article provides recommendations on how to access IBMLink pages,
whether invoking a bookmark you previously created, clicking on a link
in a note or document, or entering a URL into your browser. By following
these recommendations, you will have a better experience using IBMLink.
*You are advised to use one of the following methods when accessing
IBMLink:*
* Access the ServiceLink page (the URL that contains
"servicelink/servicelinkPage.jsp") via a bookmark.
* Access the Purchase/upgrade tools page (the URL that contains
"TTPU/displayTTPUPage.jsp") via a bookmark.
* Access a specific IBMLink application (the URL that contains the
application name) via a bookmark.
* Access the ServiceLink page via your country's Support and
Downloads page, then click on Access Premium Services (in the
bottom section called Electronic Tools)
* Access the Purchase/upgrade tools page via your country's Support
and Downloads page (Note: Only selected countries' Support and
Downloads pages have this link)
*Additional tips:*
* Create a bookmark for the specific application page that you
usually start your IBMLink session with.
For example, if you normally start with the ServiceLink page,
bookmark this page (not the Sign In page). In the US, the
ServiceLink page URL is:
https://www-304.ibm.com/jct03004c/ibmlink/link2/servicelink/servicelinkPage.jsp?lc=en&cc=US
To create a bookmark for this page, follow these steps:
1. Close all of your browsers and open a new browser.
2. Copy the ServiceLink page URL above and paste it into the
new browser, then press Enter.
3. The Sign In page appears. Sign in using your IBM ID and
password.
4. The ServiceLink page appears. Since you have signed in and
have arrived at the ServiceLink page, create a bookmark for
it at this time.
Note: If you want to create a bookmark for a specific ServiceLink
application, click on that ServiceLink application's link from the
ServiceLink page. After arriving at that specific ServiceLink
application's homepage, create a bookmark for it at this time.
* When creating a bookmark, bookmark the application page seen
*AFTER* the Sign In page (such as the ServiceLink page itself, the
Purchase/upgrade tools page itself, or an application page itself
such as the ETR homepage), but do *NOT* bookmark the Sign In page
itself.
* By invoking a bookmark of an entitled page (i.e. the ServiceLink
page, the Purchase/upgrade tools page, or a specific application
page), the Sign In page will *automatically* appear, forcing you
to enter your IBM ID and password. Thus, there is *NO* need to
bookmark the Sign In page.
* You should *NEVER* bookmark the Sign In page. If you bookmark the
Sign In page, it is likely you will encounter difficulties in
accessing your intended application page. This is especially true
as IBMLink continues to deploy new releases which require changes
to the URL structure.
Thank you for your cooperation.
--
Bruce A. Black
Senior Software Developer for FDR
Innovation Data Processing 973-890-7300
personal: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
sales info: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
tech support: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
web: www.innovationdp.fdr.com
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