How to Create a Delegated Administrator User Role
Applies To: Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2, Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2 SP1
The delegated administrator user role grants users administrator permissions within a defined scope.
To create a Delegated Administrator user role
In the VMM Administrator Console, in User Roles view, click New User Role in the Actions pane.
Complete the New User Role Wizard.
| Wizard Page | Action |
|---|---|
General |
Type a User role name and Description, and then select Delegated Administrator in the User Role Profile list. |
Add Members |
Click Add and then type the names of the Active Directory users or groups you want to add to this role. |
Select Scope |
Select the host groups and library servers that you want to enable members of the user role to manage. |
Summary |
Review the user role settings. To change settings, click Previous. To create the User Role, click Create. Note Use the View Script button to display the Windows PowerShell - Virtual Machine Manager cmdlets that will perform the operation. All administrative tasks in Virtual Machine Manager can be performed at the command line or scripted. |
See Also
Concepts
Managing User Roles
How to Create a Self-Service User Role