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and Resource Groups are shown on the navigation bar. Access control determines what functionality is available to each user. For example some users may have unlimited access, while others can only view certain live channels and may not have permission to record live channels or add videos to the VOD server. Users and User Groups on page 89 explains in detail how configure users and groups.
Access control also lets you specify which folders are used when individual users record live broadcasts, add videos, or autoingest content. If you do not enable Authentication and Authorization, all of these actions default to the root folder (which can quickly get cluttered).
Note As soon as you check Enable Authentication and Authorization, users will be prompted for User Names and Passwords. VBrick recommends configuring the system prior to user access or during off hours when the network is idle.
Enable Authentication and | Enable authentication and authorization which requires users |
Authorization | to login and be authenticated. If not checked, all users have |
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Use VBrick database | Use the VBrick (non LDAP) database provided with ETV |
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Use LDAP database | Use an LDAP database. VBrick supports major LDAP vendors |
| but only Microsoft Active Directory and Novell eDirectory are |
| fully tested and supported. |
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Add/Modify/Delete LDAP | The Portal Server supports multiple LDAP servers. Use these |
Server | options to add or manage LDAP servers. |
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Using LDAP Servers
Administrators have the option of using the onboard VBrick database for authentication, using an LDAP database, or using both. VBrick supports major LDAP vendors but only Microsoft Active Directory, Novell eDirectory, and OpenLDAP are fully tested and supported. If
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