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The controller or service platform authenticates users using the integrated local database. When
user credentials are presented the controller or service platform validates the username and
password against the local database and assigns permissions based on the associated roles
assigned. The controller or service platform can also deny the authentication request if the user is
attempting to access a management interface not specified in the account’s access mode list.
Use the Administrators tab to review existing administrators, their access medium and their
administrative role within the network. New administrators can be added, existing administrative
configurations modified or deleted as required.
FIGURE 3 Management Policy screen - Administrators tab
1. Refer to the following to review the high-level configurations of existing administrators:.
2. Select Add to create a new administrator configuration, Edit to modify an existing configuration
or Delete to permanently remove an Administrator from the list of those available.
User Name Displays the name assigned to the administrator upon creation of their account. The name cannot
be modified as part of the administrator configuration edit process.
Access Type Lists the Web UI, Telnet, SSH or Console access type assigned to each listed administrator. A single
administrator can have any one (or all) of these roles assigned at the same time.
Role Lists the Superuser, System, Network, Security, Monitor, Help Desk or Web User role assigned to
each listed administrator. An administrator can only be assigned one role at a time.