Java Desktop System Configuration Manager Release 1.1 Administration Guide

ProcedureTo perform an action on an element

Steps
  1. Select the check box in the selection column of the desired element.

  2. Select an action from the Policy Actions drop-down menu. The following table describes all actions

    Action 

    Operation 

    Protect 

    Sets the selected element to be protected. 

    Unprotect 

    Removes the protection for the selected element.  

    Clear 

    Deletes the data that is stored in the element for the current entity. 

    Apply Default 

    Uses the default setting for the application. 

    To the left of an element name, two icons show the status of that element. The following table summarizes the icons and their function:

    Icon 

    Meaning 

    Operation 

    icon set here

    This icon illustrates that the value of the element was set at this level of the organization tree. 

    icon set above

    This icon, which is also a link, illustrates that the value of the element was set at a higher level of the organization (or domain) tree. The value that the administrator sees is the result of the merging of layers, or entity levels, within the organization. 

    When you click on the icon, it navigates you to where the value was set. 

    protected here

    This icon illustrates that the protection of the element was set at this level of the organization (or domain) tree. Protection is inherited through both the organization and configuration policy trees. 

    protected, set above

    This icon, which is also a link, illustrates that the protection of the element was set at a higher level of the organization (or domain) tree. The protection of this element or item is as a result of merging of layers, or entity levels, within the organization. 

    Clicking on this icon navigates to the level where the protection was set. 

    Data values can be changed by changing the values in the "Value" column. Value changes as well as status changes must be saved. Saving is done by clicking on the Save button.