Administrator Guide

Storage Manager User Management
Use the Data Collector to add new users and manage existing users. To change preferences for your user account, use the
Storage Manager Client.
Topics:
• Storage Manager User Privileges
• Authenticating Users with an External Directory Service
• Managing Local Users Through the Data Collector
• Managing Local User Password Requirements
• Managing User Settings with the Storage Manager Client
Storage Manager User Privileges
The Data Collector controls user access to Storage Manager functions and associated Storage Centers based on the privileges
assigned to users: Reporter, Volume Manager, or Administrator. The following tables define Storage Manager user level
privileges with the following categories.
NOTE:
Storage Manager user privileges and Storage Center user privileges share the same names but they are not the
same. Storage Center user privileges control access to Storage Centers, and Storage Manager users control access to
Storage Manager functionality.
Reporter Privileges
The Reporter privilege level is the most limited type of user in Storage Manager.
A Reporter user can view most features of Storage Manager. However, a Reporter user is not able to manage, create, or edit
any feature. In addition, a Reporter user cannot view FluidFS clusters, SupportAssist properties, Data Collector properties, or
Storage Profiles.
NOTE:
A Storage Manager Reporter user can map Storage Centers to other Reporter users if they have Storage Manager
Reporter credentials.
Volume Manager Privileges
The Volume Manager privilege level is similar to the Administrator level, but has more restrictions.
A Volume Manager user is able to view, manage, and add/create most objects in Storage Manager. However, a Volume Manager
user does not have access to Data Collector properties.
Administrator Privileges
The Administrator privilege level is the most powerful user profile in Storage Manager.
An Administrator user has full access to all of the Storage Manager features.
NOTE:
A user account that is created with Administrator access cannot be downgraded to Reporter / Volume Manager
rights.
Related concepts
Storage Center User Privileges and User Groups on page 92
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