User guide

Chapter 4: DSView Management Software 63
User Names tab settings
By default, the full names of all DS users in the DSView software system are stored both on the
DSAuth Server and in a cached list on the DSAuth Server. Caching provides quick retrieval of full
names, which are used to display the names of DS users in the DSView software.
The caching of full names is controlled by selecting the Use cached value for display of User Full
Name checkbox in the Names tab. You may clear the checkbox to disable caching. If caching is
disabled, the DSView software must retrieve the full name for each DS user associated with a node
in the DS topology view from the DSAuth Server. When caching is enabled, full names are
retrieved from the list on the DSAuth Server.
Clicking Refresh current User Name list updates the cached list on the DSAuth Server if a change
is made to the full name associated with a DS user’s login name. For example, if an Administrator
changes the full name of DS user Bill Smith to William Smith, using this option will update the
cached list with the new full name information.
Terminating a target device session
If you have Administrator privileges and the target device you are attempting to access is currently
being viewed by a local DS user, the DSView management software allows you to disconnect the
local DS user so that you may access that target device. To terminate a local DS user’s session, you
must first specify the ability to do so by selecting the Enable checkbox in the Connections tab of
the DSView management software Global Settings dialog box.
When you choose to terminate a local DS user’s connection, a dialog box will display prompting
you to confirm the termination. The local DS user will receive a notification message when you
click Yes in the dialog box. Control of the port is then transferred to you.
Administrators may also disconnect a DS user or CPS appliance connected using the Telnet
application by choosing the port that the user is accessing and selecting Tools - Disconnect, or by
right-clicking on the port and selecting Disconnect in the DSAuth software window.
NOTE: You cannot preempt a local user that is in Broadcast mode. See the DSR Installer/User Guide for
additional information.
To specify settings to terminate the local DS user session:
1. From the DSView management software menu, select Options - System Settings.
- or -
Click the System Settings toolbar icon.
The Global Settings dialog box will appear.
2. Select the Connections tab.
3. Select the DSR Local Port Session Termination Enable checkbox in the area.
4. Click OK to save your settings and close the dialog box.