Users
Configure local or domain users to logon on Host Provisioning Administration console.
For domain users you need to create a domain first. To logon to Host Provisioning administration console with a domain account use the format user@domain or domain\user, e.g. user@hps.net or HPS\user
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| ADMIN | all permissions granted |
| HOSTMANAGER | manage Computers and Computer Groups |
| VDISKMANAGER | manage vDisks, vDisk Groups and Deployment options |
| SERVERMANAGER | manage Nodes and Environment variables |
| NETWORKMANAGER | manage BITS and Branchcache profiles |
| USERMANAGER | manage Domains, Workgroups and Users |
After setting or removing a group, you need to logout from the administration console or wait until the authentication cookie to expire to take effect.
Logout
Click on the user name on the upper right corner, in the drop down menu select Logout. The authentication cookie will be destroyed, you will need to type your username and password.
Reset a user password
If you have the required permissions, you can reset a local user password by selecting the user account and clicking on EDIT.
Domain user accounts will have the password option greyed out.
Change user password
Click on the username on the upper right corner, in the drop down menu select Change Password.
Default admin password
When first installed, an admin user is created with password changeme, you should change the password to avoid unauthorized access.
Other user options
Users can select language and the Administration console theme. Click on the user name on the upper right corner and select Settings.