Author: Neftaly Malatjie

This is the master administrator account, with access to all features, whose password is assigned during the configuration wizard. In large organizations it is likely that administrator level access is granted to more than one person. One solution is to give all persons the master password; however, the recommended approach is to assign administrator rights to these individual’s network user accounts. The advantages of this approach are:

• They can access the administration pages using their own username and password (they don’t have to remember another password!).
• You can assign different levels of administrator access to the user.
• Most activity is audited so changes can be sourced to an individual.

You can assign administrator access at the group or user level. Assigning admin access to a group is convenient for giving the same permissions to multiple users. Assigning admin access to a user is useful when specific permissions are required.

Operator is an individual who works with the LAN system on a daily basis and partakes in a number of activities relative to such operation. These individuals will have varying duties depending on their specific job title and place of employment. In general, operators enter data, aid in fixing computer problems and supervise others working in the LAN environment.

User

A user is a person who uses a computer or network service. Users generally use a system or a software product without the technical expertise required to fully understand it. Power users use advanced features of programs, though they are not necessarily capable of computer programming and system administration.

A user often has a user account and is identified to the system by a username (or user name). Other terms for username include login name, screen name (or screen name), nickname (or nick) and handle, which is derived from the identical Citizen’s Band radio term.

A user’s account allows a user to authenticate to a system and potentially to receive authorization to access resources provided by or connected to that LAN system; however, authentication does not imply authorization. To log into an account, a user is typically required to authenticate oneself with a password or other credentials for the purposes of accounting, security, logging, and resource management.

The programme methodology includes facilitator presentations, readings, individual activities, group discussions, and skill application exercises.

This workbook belongs to you.  It is designed to serve as a guide for the duration of your training programme.    It contains readings, activities, and application aids that will assist you in developing the knowledge and skills stipulated in the specific outcomes and assessment criteria.  Follow along in the guide as the facilitator takes you through the material, and feel free to make notes and diagrams that will help you to clarify or retain information.  Jot down things that work well or ideas that come from the group.  Also, note any points you would like to explore further.  Participate actively in the skill practice activities, as they will give you an opportunity to gain insights from other people’s experiences and to practice the skills.  Do not forget to share your own experiences so that others can learn from you too. 

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