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Modifying the default user - sample

About this task

The Modify Default User feature is closely tied to the Add User Web feature. When you have large groups of people who share common attributes, you can use the Modify Default User feature to simplify the process of adding users. Keep in mind, however, that if you do plan to use Modify Default User feature in this way, you must manage the process carefully.

Here is a simple example that demonstrates how the Modify Default User feature can be used to administer 60 users for two different departments, sales and support. Each department consists of 30 people.

Procedure

  1. From the AE Services Management Console main menu, select User Management > User Admin > Modify Default User.
  2. On the Modify Default User page, in the Business Category field, type Sales.
  3. In the Department Number field, type 30756032100 (the department number for sales), and click Apply.
  4. From the User Management menu select Add User.
  5. On the Add User page, for each user in the sales department you would need to enter specific information for the required fields (User ID, Common Name, Surname, User Password, and Confirm Password), but the following fields, which you administered on the Modify Default User page, would already be complete.
    • Business Category Sales

    • Department Number 30756032100

  6. Once you have completed the Add User page for each of the 30 users in the Sales group, select Modify Default User.
  7. On the Modify Default User page, in the Business Category field, type Support.
  8. In the Department Number field, type 30747912100 (the department number for Support), and click Apply.
  9. From the User Management menu select Add User.
  10. On the Add User page, for each user in the Support department, you would need to enter specific information for the required fields (User ID, Common Name, Surname, User Password, and Confirm Password), but the following fields, which you administered on the Modify Default User page, would already be complete.
    • Business Category Support

    • Department Number 30747912100

  11. Once you have completed the Add User page for all 30 users in the Support group, select Modify Default User.
  12. On the Modify Default User page, clear the Business Category and Department Number fields, and click Apply.
    importantImportant

    When you use the Modify Default User page to administer groups of users with common settings, be sure to clear the settings once you have completed the process of administering all groups.