Cyclades User's Guide manual Task

Administering Users of Connected Servers

During setup of the KVM/net, the installer connects the desired servers to the ports as planned.

During configuration, the KVM/net administrator does the following, if desired:

•Assigns aliases to ports to identify the connected servers.

•Assigns aliases to PMs to identify the location or types of devices being managed.

•Creates accounts for users of connected devices.

•Specifies which ports each user can access and which type of access each can have.

•Specifies an authentication method for access to the KVM/net and to all KVM ports.

•Redefines keyboard shortcuts (hot keys) if desired.

•Redefines TCP port numbers used for accessing KVM ports, if desired.

See the following table for a list of related tasks and where they are documented.

Task Where documented

Specify an alias for a KVM port.

•“To Specify or Change the Alias for a KVM Port” on page 186

Specify an alias for a PM.

•“To Specify or Change the Alias of an IPDU” on page 168

Assign permissions to access ports.

•“To Assign KVM Port Access to a User or Group” on page 196

Assign permissions to PMs and outlets.

•“To Configure Users to Manage Specific Power Outlets” on page 166

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