Users and groups

A Content Manager OnDemand user ID does not necessarily have to identify an individual user. However, for accounting and security purposes, you probably want to assign a Content Manager OnDemand user ID to each person that uses the system.

Content Manager OnDemand automatically creates the QONDADM user ID when you initialize the system. The QONDADM user ID has system administrator authority. A system administrator can perform the basic user functions, such as logging on the system and opening folders, and administrative functions, such as defining users and groups and creating, updating, and deleting application groups, applications, folders, storage sets, cabinets, and printers.

Content Manager OnDemand groups are a means to organize users by function, authorization, holds, or any other purpose you might require. When you define a Content Manager OnDemand group, you can organize users by department or function and set folder and application group permissions that are common to all of the users assigned to the group. The permissions determine the types of actions that users assigned to the group can perform. You do not have to assign a user to a group, but doing so can simplify administration of users with similar requirements and capabilities.

Content Manager OnDemand groups are not the same as IBM® i group profiles, but you might choose to use the same names if that is easier to maintain.