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Siebel Analytics Web Administration Guide > Managing Siebel Analytics Web Security > Types of Siebel Analytics Web GroupsWeb Groups are defined by the system or by a Siebel Analytics Web administrator. When a user is assigned to a Web Group, the user becomes a member of that group. Web Group membership is used to determine the permissions and privileges that are associated with a user, either by explicit assignment or inheritance. Web Groups can also be thought of as roles for users because they avoid ambiguity about which defaults, preferences, and so on, to assign directly to the user. This section contains the following topics:
System-Defined Web Groups in Siebel Analytics WebSystem-defined Web Groups are preconfigured and required for successful Siebel Analytics Web operations. There are three types of system-defined Web Groups:
Administrator-Defined Web Groups in Siebel Analytics WebAdministrator-defined Web Groups are created by the Siebel Analytics Web administrator. You can create an unlimited number of Web Groups in Siebel Analytics Web. NOTE: For organizations that have Siebel Analytics applications, preconfigured groups are set up with preconfigured responsibilities. For more information, read Siebel Analytics Installation and Configuration Guide. The Web Groups that you define should be used to categorize users who require similar access to dashboards and content. You should plan your Web Catalog folder structure and Web Groups together to create a coherent security model. For more information about Web Catalog structure, read Administering the Siebel Analytics Web Catalog. For more information about how Web Group membership can be passed from the Siebel Analytics Server, read About Siebel Analytics Web User Authentication. |
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