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Figuring out the Folder security in CMC.. Frustrated

security CMC
#1

Okay I’ve looked at the security matrix, and I’ve even gone so far as to set it up similar to what is listed there. The problem is I still can’t get a user to log in and see a folder I have give the group access to.
I’m having a hard time understanding why, if I give a group an access level, do I still have to go in and assign security to it. If I select view security there are no items listed under assigned access. I have created an access level, assigned a group to that access level, and then gave that group permissions to a folder. When I try and log in as that user, I get nothing under folders except personal.
What am I doing wrong ??
:reallymad:

superduty455 :us: (BOB member since 2010-02-23)

#2

I suppose you are running xi3?

Did you setup first the right to see the top level folder?

#3

Yes, am Running BO XI 3.1 in a test environment on Windows 2003 BO server /Unix Oracle.
I guess I’m having a hard time understanding it all. I was sent to a BO XI R2 class by my supervisor and it’s very different.
Do I have to go and set security on each folder even after setting up Access levels and assigning that level to a folder ?

confused…and thankful for help
Also would like to add I have no BO hands on before the class. such is the life of IT =“here fix this, we’ll demo in 3 weeks”

superduty455 :us: (BOB member since 2010-02-23)

#4

it’s realy a pity if you were sent to a BO XIR2 classroom if you are working on XI 3.x because a lot of things regarding security have changed and have been improved. Would you be able to attempt a dedicated XI 30 admin course also ?

bernard timbal :fr: (BOB member since 2003-05-26)

#5

those presentations should help you …

#6

I would like to, but I don’t know if there is time or money in budget. I’ve found a bunch of documents (pdf) that I am wading through, but it’s hard to apply everything to our scheme and have it work. So I am having to plod through it in time to get something out there. My Boss wants to put it out for testing next month, and I really have no idea now that I’m sitting in front of it. I would have hid in my cubicle if I had known she was looking for someone to hang this on.
The R2 class was informative and I felt like I could tackle the conversion from BO 6.5 to XI but now that it’s R3 ? :flush:

superduty455 :us: (BOB member since 2010-02-23)

#7

you might want to consider investing in a consultant

Setting up the initial security model shouldn’t be taken lightly and there’s quite a few consultants out there that should be able to help you with minimal time investment.

Chris Pohl :us: (BOB member since 2002-06-18)

#8

I agree, it would be worth it. I will pass it along to my boss.

superduty455 :us: (BOB member since 2010-02-23)

#9

Focusing purely on your issue of a group not being able to view a folder…

As Sebastien suggests, it sounds like it might an issue with permissions at the top-level folder.

For your environment, assuming that all users should have the “potential” to see folders, try the following.

[1] Setup a CAL which includes the following rights:

  • General \ Delete Objects = Denied
  • Folder \ View objects = Granted (Object only).

[2] Grant the Everyone group access at the top-level using the above CAL.

[3] On each of the groups that a particular group should be able to view, assign acess using a CAL which includes the following right:

  • General \ View objects = Granted (Objects and sub-objects)

Cheers,
Sean

Sean Reynolds :uk: (BOB member since 2004-12-16)