Deployment Guide

• 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.
• 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.
• Lockout Duration – Specifies the amount of time a user is locked out when he or she exceeds the unsuccessful
login limit.
• Sessions Allowed – Specifies the number of sessions a user is allowed.
• Session Timeout – Specifies the session timeout values.
The system comes with three predefine roles with the following permissions:
Superuser
• Views a summary of user accounts.
• Adds, deletes, and edits users.
• Locks and unlocks users.
• Resets passwords.
• Performs configuration changes.
• Sets session timeout values.
• Terminates DFM users’ sessions at the Administration > User Session screen.
Administrator
• Performs configuration changes.
• Views performance monitoring.
• Changes his or her own password.
User
• Views configuration and performance monitoring information.
• 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 Managing User Accounts.
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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