Adding a User Who Can View the Dashboard
1.
Add either a Directory or Local user as described in “Adding an Administrator or
User (BUI)” on page 161.
2.
Select the Kiosk user checkbox. Ensure the Kiosk screen is set to status/
dashboard.
3.
Click ADD.
The user should now be able to login, but only view the dashboard.
Related Topics
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Understanding Users and Roles
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User Authorizations
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Managing User Properties
Understanding Users and Roles
A user can be one of the following types:
Administrator User Type Non-Administrator User Type
Local - A locally defined appliance administrator; can
be granted privileges by assigning custom roles; can
optionally have a UID specified. Although local users
are supported for data services, local groups are not
supported.
Data-only - A data-only user defined locally for data
(SMB, NFS, FTP, etc.) with no administrator access; can
optionally have a UID specified.
Directory - An appliance administrator managed by
a directory service (NIS or LDAP); can be granted
privileges by assigning custom roles.
No-login - A username and UID reserved for identity
mapping purposes. This user type is not allowed to log in
to the appliance and can optionally have a UID specified.
Local and Directory users are administrator types, and can be granted privileges by assigning
custom roles.
A role is a collection of privileges that can be assigned to a user. For example, you can create
administrator and operator roles, with different authorization levels. Staff members can be
assigned any role that is suitable for their needs, without assigning unnecessary privileges.
The use of roles is more secure than giving everyone the root password. Roles restrict users to
necessary authorizations only, and also attribute their actions to their individual username in the
log.
Related Topics
Configuring the Appliance 177
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