Administration by Role in Trusted Extensions

Trusted Extensions software uses roles for administration. Make sure that you know who is performing which set of duties at your site. The following are common roles:

• root role – Is used primarily to prevent direct login by superuser.

• Primary Administrator role – Performs any tasks that require privileges beyond the capabilities of other roles.

• Security Administrator role – Performs security-relevant tasks, such as setting passwords, authorizing device allocation, assigning rights profiles, and evaluating software programs.

• System Administrator role – Performs standard system management tasks, such as setting up home directories, restoring backups, and installing software programs.

• Operator role – Performs system backups, manages printers, and mounts removable media.