Authorizing ibi WebFOCUS Reporting Server Usage and Administration

Server administration functions require a connection with a server administration user ID, such as the user ID that was used to install and configure the server. This user can add additional server administration user IDs.

Note: To use ibi Data Migrator from the ibi Data Migrator desktop interface or WebFOCUS Reporting Server browser interface, a user must be at least an Application Administrator.

Add Administration IDs

    Procedure
  1. In the ibi Data Migrator desktop interface, expand the Access Control folder.
  2. Right-click the Roles folder and click Register PTH <internal> User.
    Note: The Access Control folder options vary depending on the Security Mode setting. If the Security Mode is set to OFF, no other options are available.

    The User Registration dialog opens, as shown in the following image.

  3. From the dropdown menu, select either Manual or Import from provider, as shown in the following image.

    If you select Import From Provider, the security provider provides the list of users available for registration.

  4. If you select Manual, complete the following steps:
    1. Fill in the User, Description, and E-Mail boxes.
    2. Select a group from the Inherit Privileges from dropdown menu:
      Server Administrator

      Permits all functions.

      Server Operator

      Permits monitoring of server processes.

      Application Administrator

      Permits management of flows. This administration level displays flows in the WebFOCUS Reporting Server browser interface. It is the minimum level required for ibi Data Migrator developers who want to use the WebFOCUS Reporting Server browser interface to view their flows and/or to use the ibi Data Migrator desktop interface to create or edit flows.

      Basic User

      Provides no administrative or monitoring capabilities.

      None

      Does not provide privileges.

    3. Type values in the Password and Confirm Password boxes.
    4. Click Add and Register.
    5. Click OK in the Confirm window to save your changes and register the new user.
  5. If you select Import from provider, complete the following steps:
    1. Clear the Filter for multiple users checkbox.
    2. Click Next.

      The User Registration dialog opens, as shown in the following image.

    3. Select the checkbox next to a user and double-click the Description and E-Mail boxes to type in the values.
    4. Click Register.
  6. In the Activate Providers dialog, select the status for each security level and click Save Provider's Status.