Configuring an access control list

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6.1.1 Configuring an access control list

An ACL editor is a component that can be used to create or modify any access control list. An access control list is a list of credentials that have or will have access to the base object. There are two input areas for any ACL editor: (1) the credential type and (2) the credential name.

The credential types are User, Account, Class, Group, or QoS. After selecting the type, enter the credential name in the text area to the right. As text is entered, suggestions for credential names, that match the type specified, appear. Add credentials by pressing ENTER on the keyboard.

To add/delete/modify an access control list

Open the appropriate XML file located in the Viewpoint home directory. Locate the <components> element.
Insert the following:

<component id="aclEditor">
  <description>Access Control List</description>
  <acl-editor />
</component>

An ACL editor is inserted into the form. The user selects the credential type from the left drop-down list, and specifies the credential name in the text area on the right .

The multi-select component is invalid when less than two or more than three items are selected.