Symantec ALTIRIS 7.0 SP2 - MANAGEMENT SOLUTION, Manual

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Table 2-4
Recommended security privileges for Software Management Solution
Recommended privileges Type of user
Senior administrators are responsible for the more critical software management tasks,
such as performing complex deliveries. They might also manage the Software Catalog and
the Software Library, which means that they can create and manage your organization’s
software resources and packages.
■
Right Click Menu - Actions
Software administrators need the privileges that are specific to Software Management
Solution as follows:
■
Configure Managed Delivery Options
■
Managed Software Delivery
■
Quick Delivery Task
■
Source Path Update
■
Right Click Menu - Actions
Senior administrators might need to create and edit software resources, even if they
are not responsible for managing the Software Catalog or the Software Library.
Therefore, they need some of the Software Management Framework-related privileges.
Examples are as follows:
■
Edit Command Line
■
Edit Software Resource
■
Edit Package
■
Import Package
For more information, see the topics about right-click menu privileges in the Symantec
Management Platform Help.
■
Software Portal Privileges
See “Recommended security settings for the Software Portal” on page 175.
Senior software
administrators
These administrators perform the majority of the software delivery tasks in your
organization.
■
Right Click Menu - Actions
Software administrators need the privileges that are specific to Software Management
Solution as follows:
■
(Optional) Configure Managed Delivery Options
You might provide this privilege depending on the administrator’s level.
■
Managed Software Delivery
■
Quick Delivery Task
■
Source Path Update
■
Software Portal Privileges
See “Recommended security settings for the Software Portal” on page 175.
Software
administrators
Implementing Software Management Solution
Recommended security privileges for Software Management Solution
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