User Manual v12.1.0 Instruction Manual

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User accounts
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User accounts
NOTE
You must have User Management Read and Write privileges to add new accounts, set passwords for
accounts, and apply roles to the accounts. For a list of privileges, refer to “User Privileges” on
page 1935.
Management application user accounts contain the identification of the Management application
user, as well as privileges, roles, and AORs assigned to the user. Privileges provide access to the
features in Management application. A role is a group of selected privileges. A role can be assigned
to one or more Management application users who need access to the same menu options.
An AOR contains selected fabrics and devices, device groups, device port groups, access points,
access point groups, and port groups that an Management application user is allowed to manage.
Creating a new user account
To create a new user account, complete the following steps.
1. Select Server > Users.
The Users dialog box displays.
2. Click Add under the Users table.
The Add User dialog box displays.
FIGURE 90 Add User dialog box
3. Enter a unique name to identify the user in the User ID field.