Error creating an IBM Rational ClearCase Remote Client View

This technote outlines two possible causes why attempts to create an IBM® Rational® ClearCase® Remote Client view results in the error:Unable to login to the specified server. along with instructions to resolve the problem.

Cause

Creating a view in CCRC using a UNC or other type of path in the ClearCase Web server URL section can result in the error Unable to login to the specified server. Error: "java.langlIllegalArugmentExceptions: host parameter is null" or Unable to login to the specified server. Error: "Malformed ClearCase Web Server URL: "\\host\ccrc"" Example: BEFORE: AFTER: Cause 2 This error can also be received if attempts are made to connect to a CCRC server that is behind a firewall which requires authentication prior to access.

Solution

Enter the proper URL string (not path) to the CCRC web server. Example:http: ///ccrc Solution 2 Authenticate through the firewall prior to using CCRC.