authenticate
| API Name | authenticate | 
| Description | Authenticates the user. Returns a TOKEN value in the Response header which is used to perform subsequent different operations. | 
| REST Methods | 
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| Precondition | Agent must be running. | 
| Input Params | Enter base64 Encoded username:password in the Authorization header. | 
| Sample Request | Basic amRlX2FkbWluOmpkZV9hZG1pbg==(above for jde_admin:jde_admin)or { "username":"jde_admin", "password":"password"}https://jdesmc.example.com:8998/manage/mgmtrestservice/authenticate | 
| Return | Returns a TOKEN and it's Value in the HTTP Response header. | 
| Sample Response | |
| Exception | Throws an exception if there is a problem while distributing the software component. |