VBrick Systems EtherneTV v4.2.1 Portal Server, Admin Manual

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Assigning Privileges to Users
There are three ways to assign privileges to users:
• Assign the User to a User Group that has privileges assigned to it.
• Assign the User to a Resource Group that has privileges assigned to it.
• Individually assign resources to the User.
These methods all can be combined. For example, to provide a User with access to the
resources provided to a User Group but also provide them access to additional resources, the
administrator can a) Assign the User to that Resource Group and b) Individually assign the
additional resources to that user. Each of these methods is discussed below.
Add/Modify User
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s Group Assignments
Users can be assigned to specific User Groups, and they will inherit the privileges of that
group. If no User Groups appear, then none have been defined. Click User Groups in the
main navigation to the left to create User Groups.
Add/Modify User
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s Resource Group Assignments
Users can be assigned to specific Resource Groups, and they will inherit the privileges of that
Resource Group. If no Resource Groups appear, then none of been defined. Click Resource
Groups in the main navigation to the left to create Resource Groups.
Add/Modify Live Channel Privileges
A "live channel" is a live stream that has been modified into a Custom station or a TV station
and assigned a channel number. A list of available live channels will be displayed. A user can
be provided access to all live channels or to individual live channels.
For live channels, both the Channel Number and the Station Name will appear in the
Channel Guide. If the Channel number is selected, the ETV Portal Server will always provide
access to the particular channel (for example, Channel 1) even if the Program Name of that
channel changes. If the Station Name is selected, the ETV Portal Server will always provide
access to the station (for example, CNN), even if the channel that it is associated with
changes (for example, from Channel 2 to Channel 4).
STB Pin Optional. A PIN number can be assigned to a user that allows them to
access their content from any STB, regardless of the STB's privilege
level. This works well when an STB is going to be a shared resource.
Note: STB PIN access is dependent on VBrick Database being
enabled.
First Name Optional. User first name.
Last Name Optional. User last name.
E-mail address Optional. User e-mail address.
Location Optional. User location.