10.4
User Accounts
The
User Accounts
tab allows you to manage the list of system user accounts. These user accounts
differ from the Windows operating system user accounts.
The Windows user accounts are in place for controlling access to the following:
Login to Windows interface, locally or remotely via remote desktop connections
Features and functions of the operating system
The system user accounts discussed in this section are in place for controlling access to the following:
HTTP based API – for integration to VMS and other software platforms
Appliance web interface, local or remote access
Typically, Windows accounts are reserved for IT personnel while the system user accounts are set-up for
system operators and security personnel.
Note:
Changing the usernames and passwords of the Windows accounts will NOT affect the
system user accounts; they are two separate sets of user account lists.
By default, the appliance contains only a single administrative user with username ‘admin’ and
password ‘admin’. The admin user account cannot be deleted; however, it is strongly recommended
that you change the admin user password to avoid any unauthorized access to your system.
10.4.1
Adding a system user account
1.
In the
New User
section, enter the desired
username
,
password
and
role
of the new user
.
a.
The
User
role allows access to viewing only, no permission to change any settings
b.
The
Superuser
role allows access to viewing and changing any setting aside from the
user accounts list.
c.
The
Administrator
role allows access to viewing and changing any setting in the system.