There are multiple type of users for the Web 2.0 website. These include:
- The Public user - a person who browses the website to view and edit content.
- The Jetfire logged-in user who may have special Roles associated with workflow permissions.
- The CMS logged-in user who may have special Roles used to edit and/or view pages that require permissions.
Roles
Users may have zero, one or more Roles. Roles define the privileges assigned to each user. Privileges are defined in the Access Control List of different components used in the design of the website.
- CMS Roles provide access to modify pages on the website.
- CMS and Jetfire Roles can be used to control access to web pages and web parts.
- Jetfire Roles control access to Workspaces and Workflows.
The Website
Using TrackerRealm CMS, the Website may be configured as an open site, where public users can see everything. Alternatively, the Website may be configured to be used by CMS and/or Jetfire users who must log in with a specific Role.
CMS Logged-in Users
CMS Logged-in Users log into CMS via the
CMS Login Web Part. Login to CMS allows users to edit properties of CMS and Jetfire Web Parts.
CMS Roles
Follow these steps to use CMS Roles:
- Define Roles using the CMS Create Role Web Part.
- Assign Roles to a CMS User using the Assign Roles to CMS User Web Part.
- Add an Access Control List to the page that only selected users are allowed to edit and/or view using the CMS Role Permission Web Part.
Jetfire Logged-in Users
Jetfire Logged-in Users log into Jetfire via the
Jetfire Login Web Part. Login to Jetfire allows users access to Jetfire workflows that may have provide additional information when Roles are used.
Jetfire Roles
Jetfire Roles are distinct from CMS Roles. Follow these steps to use Jetfire Roles:
- Define Roles using the Jetfire Create Roles Web Part.
- Manage Jetfire Roles Web Part to review the list of defined Roles.
- Assign Roles to a Jetfire User using the Jetfire Assign Roles Web Part.
- Review what roles are assigned to a Jetfire User using the FORMATTER ERROR (":" and "&" not supported in Page Names).
Jetfire Roles can also be assigned to the Access Control List (ACL) for Workspaces and Workflows. - Add an Access Control List to a workspace that only selected users are allowed to edit and/or view using the Jetfire Assign Roles To Workspace Web Part.
- Review what roles are assigned to the ACL of a Workspace using the Jetfire Review Roles assigned to the ACL of a Workspace Web Part