Disabling User Names

Note:

This functionality does not apply if Essbase Server is in EPM System security mode. You must use the Shared Services Console to disable users if Essbase Server is in EPM System security mode.

If you have Administrator or Create/Delete Users and Groups permissions for Essbase Server, you can prevent a user from logging in to that server by disabling the user name. A user name is disabled automatically when the user exceeds limitations specified in the Essbase Server Properties window. Also, a user name can be disabled manually.

Only Administrators can view and activate disabled user names.

You can disable user names in any of the following ways:

  To disable a user name manually:

  1. In Enterprise View or a custom view, under the appropriate Essbase Server, expand the Security node.

  2. Under the Security node, double-click the Users node.

  3. In the Users window, select one or more user names.

  4. Right-click and select Disable user(s).

  5. Click OK.

    Essbase updates the Users window, the User Properties window, and the Disabled User names window.

    Note:

    You can also disable a user name from the User Properties dialog box.

  To disable user names automatically after a specific number of consecutive, unsuccessful login attempts:

  1. From Enterprise View or a custom view, select the appropriate Essbase Server.

  2. Right-click and select Edit, then Properties.

  3. In the Essbase Server Properties window, select the Security tab.

  4. Expand the User name and password management node.

  5. Enter a value for Login attempts allowed before user name is disabled.

  6. Click Apply.

  To disable user names automatically after a specific number of days of inactivity:

  1. From Enterprise View or a custom view, select an Essbase Server.

  2. Right-click and select Edit properties.

  3. In the Essbase Server Properties window, select the Security tab.

  4. Expand the User name and password management node.

  5. Enter a value for Number of inactive days before user name is disabled.

  6. Click Apply.

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