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Password Rules – The DFM enforces special password rules for enhanced security. The password must be a
minimum of 6 characters and contain one capital letter and one number. The password is masked when you
enter it.
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Unsuccessful Login Limit – Specifies the unsuccessful login limit for a user's account. When the unsuccessful
login limit is exceeded, the lockout duration is applied.
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Lockout Duration – Specifies the amount of time a user is locked out when he or she exceeds the unsuccessful
login limit.
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Sessions Allowed – Specifies the number of sessions a user is allowed.
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Session Timeout – Specifies the session timeout values.
The system comes with three predefine roles with the following permissions:
Superuser
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Views a summary of user accounts.
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Adds, deletes, and edits users.
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Locks and unlocks users.
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Resets passwords.
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Performs configuration changes.
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Sets session timeout values.
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Terminates DFM users' sessions at the Administration > User Session screen.
Administrator
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Performs configuration changes.
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Views performance monitoring.
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Changes his or her own password.
User
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Views configuration and performance monitoring information.
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Changes his or her own password.
Adding a User
You must be a Superuser to add a user account. For more information on user accounts, see
To add a user:
1.
Navigate to the Administration > User Accounts screen.
2.
Click Add User.
The Add User screen displays.
3.
In the User Name field, enter the user's name.
Enter a unique name that is alphanumeric.
Length: 1 to 25 characters.
4.
In the Password field, enter the user's password.
The password must contain one capital letter and one number. The length must 6 to 25 characters.
5.
In the Confirm Password field, enter the user's password.
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Managing User
Accounts.