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4. Click Next to open the Summary page, which lists permissions and groups
assigned to the user (Figure 9-17). Click Finish to assign the role to the user
selected in the first step. This step authorizes the user to perform only those
operations that are defined in this role on resources defined in the assigned
group.
Figure 9-17 Assign Role: Summary
9.1.4 User authentication and authorization
The SDMC uses the user and group information stored in the employed user
registry for the purpose of authentication.
After authentication, a user can access the system. However, to access a
specific resource or perform a specific task, the user must also have the
appropriate authorization. Authorization prevents unauthorized management
servers or rogue managed-system applications from accessing the resources.