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Roles apply on all nodes in an installation. Resource-permissions are node related; each node will have only the relevant resource-permissions assigned to it, based by its scope.
Table 4-2 2 Resource permissions for nodes based by scopeScope
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You need to specify in the role dialog the nodes it is associated to. The role can be associated to a specific node, or to the “all” node option. If the “all” (default) node option is selected, new attached nodes are added automatically to the existing list of roles for that role. |
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The node association is based on the environment's node. |
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| The node association is based on the AppTier's node. |
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| Instance | The node association is based on the instance's node. |
Defining a role
You can define a role via the Role Settings dialog box.NOTE
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The case-sensitive role name can have a maximum length of 50 characters. The valid characters are A-Z, a-z, -, _, , space, @, and 0-9. |
To define a role1.
- In the Role Settings dialog box, click Add.
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- In the Role Settings - Add dialog box, insert a role name for the new role.
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- Select a role scope: technology, instance, environment, or AppTier.
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- Select the resources to which this role will apply.
When you select “ALL parameters for the technology (or other selected scope),” all of the resources for the selected scope are included.1.
- Select the permissions for the selected resources.
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- For the technology scope, click Change node to select the nodes this role applies. By default, “all” is selected.
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- Click OK to save your settings.
Editing a role
You can edit a role via the Role Settings dialog box.
To edit a role1.
- In the Role Settings dialog box, select the role you want to edit and click Edit.
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- Make the required changes (where needed) for role name, scope, resources, permissions and nodes.
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- Click OK to save your settings. The changes are immediately applied to all logged users.
Cloning a role
You can clone a role via the Role Settings dialog box.
To clone a role1.
- In the Role Settings dialog box, click Clone.
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- Make the required changes (where needed) for role name, scope, resources, permissions and nodes.
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- Click OK to save your settings.
Deleting a role
You can delete a role via the Role Settings dialog box.
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Apart from the Precise manager entity, you are able to delete all available roles. |
To delete a role1.
- In the Role Settings dialog box, select the role you want to edit and click Delete.
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- Click Yes to confirm, if you want to delete this role.
Performing activities on users
You can define, edit, and delete users. A user can only give or revoke permissions he is permitted to delegate. Whether you define, edit, or delete a user, you need to start in the Users dialog box, and must have ADMINISTRATE.EXECUTE permission on Precise technology.NOTE
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If using LDAP integration, a Precise user can only manage resources and assign permissions. All other user and role-related operations will be blocked. For more information on LDAP, see the "Configuring a secured Precise system" section in the Precise Installation Guide. |
To define, edit, or delete users•
- From AdminPoint, on the Settings menu, click Users.
Defining a user
You can define a user via the Users dialog box.
NOTE The user name (not case-sensitive) can have a maximum length of 50 characters. The valid characters are A-Z, a-z, -, _, space, and 0-9.
To define a user
1. In the User Settings dialog box, click Add.
2. Insert a user name for the new user.
3. Insert a password for this user and confirm this password.
4. Click an arrow to add one or more roles, by moving the appropriate role(s) from the left pane to the right pane.
5. Click OK to save your settings.
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