Creating Accounts - Lenovo ThinkPad G40 Administrator's Manual

Creating accounts

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Icon User Account
User
Super-User
(User+)
Administrator
(User+
Super-User+)
The first account created after installing the System Information Center program is
the primary Administrator account. After the primary Administrator account is
created, the administrator can create other User, Super-User, and Administrator
accounts in the database, or change the authority of an existing account. Typically,
User accounts are created when an individual registers an asset for the first time.
Types of Functions
The most limited account; can work with asset
information specifically belonging to that user.
Typically, most accounts within an enterprise fall in
this category. The User account includes the
following functions:
v Logging on to the Web application
v Adding and changing user asset data
v Running the client agent
v Submitting asset transfer requests
v Downloading reports
v Reviewing user asset revisions
v Viewing, editing, and comparing asset information
Can perform all of the tasks of a User as well as
perform advanced functions, such as generating
specialized asset reports. Unlike a User, can view
asset account information across the entire
enterprise. The Super-User account includes the
following functions:
v Viewing asset information regarding all accounts
v Performing advanced searches for specific asset
data
v Updating additional asset information
Can perform all of the tasks of the User and
Super-User and has privileges to perform more
advanced functions. Typically, performs fundamental
tasks such as scheduling assets, customizing reports,
adding members to a group, solving problems, and
approving asset requests. Unlike the User and
Super-User, is not limited to just viewing and
running reports about asset information. Also
responsible for maintaining, tracking, and modifying
the asset inventory data. The Administrator account
includes the following functions:
v Running, adding, deleting, and customizing
reports
v Setting, adding, deleting, and modifying
scheduled tasks
v Transferring and deleting assets
v Adding and deleting users, including other
Administrator accounts and groups
v Processing data gathered by the client agent
v Viewing log files