Running a Workstation Securely with Windows Standard Users

On workstations running Microsoft Windows, workstations can be configured with Microsoft Windows standard user credentials, instead of using an administrative user. However, in order to successfully install the CAL client, users need to provide administrative credentials when using a Microsoft Windows standard user. After a successful installation and configuration of a service host (Ops), workstations can be run with Microsoft Windows standard user. Using as standard user minimizes the risk of remote code execution and other exploits.

On workstations running Linux for Micros, the application operating system users are preconfigured. During setup an additional support user is created with an administrator entered password. This user is intended to be used for support purposes only and the password should be kept secure. Daily operations do not require an explicit operating system user login, and Simphony runs under a preset standard user.

See the Oracle MICROS Simphony Configuration Guide for more information about installing CAL clients.