User Guide

Signing On to a Server 3-19
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3.6 Signing On to a Server
This section describes the different server access levels and the methods
of signing onto the Global Array Manager Transition Tool Client.
3.6.1 Security Access Levels
The ability to perform certain actions within the GAM TT Client depends
on your security access level. There are three levels of security access,
Guest (no sign-on), User, and Administrator.
Note:
Do not confuse GAM’s Administrator access level with the
Windows’ log on name “Administrator,” they are not the
same. The password “gamroot” is required to be
established as a user on the server host. It is
recommended that the “gamroot” user be established with
Windows’ “Administrator” privileges or Linux’s root
privileges. The “gamroot” account must be password
protected and the password must be managed in a security
conscious manner. GAM TT relies on the server host’s
operating system security measures. Therefore, proper
handling of the “gamroot” password is critical to the
protection of user data on the controller.
3.6.1.1 Guest
Guest access level is achieved by not signing on to a server host. Guests
can monitor the Log Information Viewer and the Global Status View.
Guests cannot view or make changes to any controller parameters or
configurations.
3.6.1.2 User
User access level is achieved by signing on to a server host using a
username that is not “gamroot,” but one that the administrator of that
server assigns. Users have all the capabilities of Guests. Users can also
view the detailed status of a controller by activating the Controller View,
Controller Information and Enclosure Information. Users cannot view or
make changes to any controller parameters or configurations.