4.9 Users

A good source of general information is Plan Users and Groups.

4.9.1 Create User

  1. In Roles and Tasks, click Users > Create User.

  2. Complete the form with the following information:

    • Username (required)
    • First Name
    • Last Name (required)
    • Full Name
    • Context (required)
    • Password (twice)

  3. Select Set Simple Password. (optional)

    Simple Password is required for native file access for Windows and Macintosh users; it is not required when Universal Password is enabled.

  4. Select Copy from Template or User Object.

    The template or user object is only used if the corresponding Create user fields are left blank. When copying from a user object, iManager only allows a copy of the New object NDS Rights and prevents a copy of NDS rights.

  5. Select Create Home Directory.

    All rights except Administrator rights are given. Volume and Path fields are required. Enter the existing path and only the user directory will be created.

  6. Click OK.

    A confirmation appears: “Complete: The Create User request succeeded.”

4.9.2 Delete User

  1. In Roles and Tasks, select Users > Delete User.

  2. Type the name and context of the object, or use the search feature to find it, and click OK.

  3. Click Delete.

    A confirmation appears: “Complete: The Delete User request succeeded .”

4.9.3 Disable Account

  1. In Roles and Tasks, select Users > Disable Account.

  2. Type the name and context of the object, or use the search feature to find it, and click OK.

  3. Click Disable.

4.9.4 Enable Account

  1. In Roles and Tasks, select Users > Enable Account.

  2. Type the name and context of the object, or use the search feature to find it, and click OK.

  3. Click Enable.

4.9.5 Modify User

  1. In Roles and Tasks, select Users > Modify User.

  2. Type the name and context of the object, or use the search feature to find it, and click OK.

    Tabs appear that display various properties as you select each tab or one of its links:

    • General
    • NMAS Login Methods
    • NMAS Login Sequences
    • Security
    • Restrictions

  3. Make your changes and click Apply to preview or OK to save.