C H A P T E R 5 |
Managing User Accounts |
This chapter describes how to manage user accounts using the CLI and the WebGUI. It includes the following sections:
The ILOM supports up to nine user accounts. The root account is set by default and cannot be removed. Therefore, you can configure eight additional accounts.
Each user account consists of a user name, a password, and a role.
This section describes how to add, modify, and delete user accounts using the CLI.
Type the following command to add a local user account:
create /SP/users/username password=password role=administrator|operator
Only accounts with administrator privileges are allowed to add, modify, or delete user accounts. However, operators can modify their own password.
Type the following command to delete a local user account:
Type the following command to display information about all local user accounts:
Use the set command to change passwords and roles for configured user accounts.
set target [propertyname=value]
The following targets, properties, and values are valid for local user accounts.
When changing the role for user1 from administrator to operator type:
-> set /SP/users/user1 role=operator
To change the password for user1, type:
-> set /SP/users/user1 password
Changing password for user /SP/users/user1/password...
Enter new password again:********
New password was successfully set for user /SP/users/user1
Note - You must have administrator privileges to change user properties. |
This section describes how to add, modify, and delete user accounts using the WebGUI.
1. Log in to the ILOM as administrator.
Only accounts with administrator privileges are allowed to add, modify, or delete user accounts. However, operators can modify their own password.
If a new user is given administrator privileges, those privileges are also automatically granted for the command-line interface (CLI) and Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) to the ILOM.
2. Select User Management => User Accounts.
The User Accounts page appears.
Note - The ILOM supports a maximum of nine user accounts. If all nine user account slots are configured, you must delete an existing user account before you can add a new user account. See Section 5.3.3, Deleting User Accounts. |
The Add User dialog box appears.
FIGURE 5-2 Add User Dialog Box
4. Complete the following information:
a. Type a user name in the User Name field.
The user name must be at least 4 characters and no more than 16 characters. User names are case sensitive and must start with an alphabetical character. You can use alphabetical characters, numerals, hyphens, and underscores. Do not include spaces in user names.
b. Type a password in the Password field.
The password must be at least 8 characters and no more than 16 characters. The password is case sensitive. Use alphabetical, numeric, and special characters for better security. You can use any character except a colon. Do not include spaces in passwords.
c. Retype the password in the Confirm Password field.
d. Select Administrator or Operator from the Role drop-down menu.
e. When you are done entering the new user's information, click Add.
The User Accounts page is redisplayed. The new user account and associated information is listed on the User Accounts page.
This section describes how to modify an ILOM user account. Modifying a user account can change the user's password, and their network and serial privileges.
Note - Normally, only accounts with administrator privileges are allowed to add, modify, or delete user accounts. However, operators can modify their own password. |
If a new user is given administrator privileges, those privileges are also automatically granted to the user for the command-line interface (CLI) and Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) to the ILOM.
1. Log in to the ILOM as administrator.
2. Select User Management => User Accounts.
The User Accounts page appears.
3. Select a radio button to select a user account to modify.
The Edit User dialog box appears.
FIGURE 5-4 Edit User Dialog Box
5. Modify the password if needed.
a. Select the Change check box if you want to change the user password. If you do not want to change the password, deselect the check box.
b. Type a new password in the Password field.
The password must be at least 8 characters and no more than 16 characters. The password is case sensitive. Use alphabetical, numeric, and special characters for better security. You can use any character except a colon. Do not include spaces in passwords.
c. Retype the password in the Confirm Password field to confirm the password.
6. Select a role from the Role drop-down menu.
7. After you have modified the account information, click Save for your changes to take effect, or click Close to return to the previous settings.
The User Accounts page is redisplayed.
This section describes how to delete a user account.
1. Log in to the ILOM as administrator.
2. Select User Management => User Accounts.
The User Accounts page appears.
3. Select the radio button next to the user account you want to delete.
You cannot delete the root account.
The user accounts page appears with the user deleted.
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