You must authenticate users to the STA system before they can be allowed access. The actions you take are limited to authorized actions. STA supports using an external SSP to perform authentication and authorization.
When you first connect to the STA system by entering the system URL into your browser, you are prompted for a username and password. When you successfully authenticate, STA checks to make sure you belong to the StorageTapeAnalyticsUser role, and then grants you access.
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