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Version: OpCon 26.0 (On-Prem)

Managing Function Privileges

Theme: Configure
Who Is It For? System Administrator, Automation Engineer

What Is It?​

The Function Privileges editor maintains Role privileges for specific functions. It contains a list of role names with granted and revoked privileges. For conceptual information, refer to Function Privileges in the Concepts online help.

Granting Function Privileges​

To grant a privilege, complete the following steps:

  1. Select on Function Privileges under the Security topic. The Function Privileges screen displays
  2. Select a role in the Select Role list
  3. Select the function(s) in the Revoked list box
  4. Select the right arrow to move functions to the Granted list box
  5. Select Close ☒ to close the Function Privileges screen

Revoking Function Privileges​

To revoke a privilege, complete the following steps:

  1. Select on Function Privileges under the Security topic. The Function Privileges screen displays
  2. Select a role in the Select Role list
  3. Select the function(s) in the Granted list box
  4. Select the left arrow to move functions to the Revoked list box
  5. Select Close ☒ to close the Function Privileges screen

FAQs​

Q: What does managing function privileges involve?

Managing function privileges includes Granting Function Privileges, Revoking Function Privileges. Access function privileges through the Enterprise Manager navigation pane.

Q: Who can manage function privileges in OpCon?

Users with the appropriate privileges assigned through their role can manage function privileges. Contact your OpCon system administrator if you do not have access.

Glossary​

Enterprise Manager (EM): OpCon's rich client graphical user interface for Windows and Linux, used to define schedules and jobs, manage automation data, and perform operational tasks.

Role: A named security profile in OpCon that groups privileges together. Roles are assigned to user accounts to control which features, schedules, jobs, machines, and administrative functions a user can access.

Privilege: A specific permission granted through an OpCon role that controls access to a feature, function, or object type. Privileges are organized into categories such as Function Privileges, Machine Privileges, Schedule Privileges, and Access Codes.

OpCon: Continuous' workflow automation platform. The OpCon server includes the database, SAM and Supporting Services (SAM-SS), and graphical user interfaces. agents installed on target platforms run jobs and report results.