Assuming a Role

If you have a User Management rights profile, you can create new users and new roles as long as the advanced attributes of the user or role to be created are a subset of those of your own authority. If you do not have sufficient authorization but you have an administrative role with sufficient authorizations, you can assume that role to perform the necessary administration by clicking the Lock button in the main User Manager dialog box as described in this procedure.

How to Assume a Role

1. Start the User Manager GUI.

   See How to Start the User Manager GUI.

2. In the main User Manager dialog box, click the Lock icon next to your user name in the upper right section of the dialog box.

   A submenu displays that contains the following options:

   • Change Role

   • Change User

   • Administer New Host

   • Clear History

3. Select the Change Role option.

   An authentication dialog box is displayed. The authentication dialog box contains a drop-down menu that lists the roles that are available for you..

4. Select the appropriate role.
5. Click Log In to assume that role.

   After assuming the role, you can perform the required administrative tasks.