Seeking a clever way to hide a GSA password in an RTC Build Definition
I have a build customer for whom I just set up a new RTC Jazz Build Engine.
Build Environment
Thanks in advance
--Randy
Build Environment
- The build engine is running Windows 2008 R2
- The JBE uses the 5.0.2 Build Toolkit
- This is a Command Line Build Definition, so I cannot use any Ant magic
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During their build, they would like to copy files from the JBE to their GSA project area using their own GSA ID.
Thanks in advance
--Randy
Comments
Donald Nong
May 16 '16, 3:18 a.m.How about using a copy tool that can accept a password file? I don't have any such tools in mind though.
Randall Beck
May 16 '16, 10:45 a.m.@dnong — A good thought, and that is the workaround that I am using today.
However, for long term use – given our passwords need to be changed every 90 days – it would be more elegant to use a Build Def property if possible.
Donald Nong
May 16 '16, 7:50 p.m.Are you aware of this similar discussion?
https://jazz.net/forum/questions/221116/jazzjbe-adapter-print-out-clear-text-password-when-jbe-command-encountered-error
The idea is that as long as you need to pass a password from one application to another application via command line, it will be clear text. Is your situation similar or different?
Randall Beck
May 17 '16, 5:02 p.m.@dnong — Thanks for your suggestion.
I was not aware of that thread but after reading it, I find that it does not pertain to my use case. I am not using Rational Build Forge for this customer. The only two apps involved for me are the RTC Build Toolkit & the RTC SCM server.
so in a way my question is much easier as I do not depend on a BF adaptor.