Identity Manager 8.2 - User Guide for One Identity Manager Tools User Interface

The status bar displays different status data. Some status data is shown by way of icons. Which icons are displayed is partially dependent on the program settings selected. The status bar comes in different colors.

Table 1: Meaning of the colors
Color	Meaning
none	Development environment database is connected.
Red	Simulation mode is enabled.
Green	Test environment database is connected.
Yellow	Productive environment database is connected.

Table 2: General icons in the status bar
Icon	Meaning
	Current user.
	The DBQueue Processor was stopped.
	The services were stopped.
	The database is connected.
	Database status (database activity such as loading or saving objects).
	The database must be compiled.
	The database is in recovery mode. It is not possible to process data at this time.
	There are invalid script assemblies. The database must be compiled.
	No connection.
	Display for step-by-step preparation of a database update. All database users will be informed about the upcoming update. The system does accept anymore processes.
	Display for step-by-step preparation of a database update. Users cannot log in to the database anymore. All running processes will still be completed.
	Display for step-by-step preparation of a database update. The database is updating.

Table 3: Additional icon in the status bar in the Manager
Icon	Meaning
	Quick edit mode is enabled.
	The field definitions (technical tables and column names) are displayed.
	Additional information on the navigation objects is displayed.
	The program is in simulation mode.
	The system data was modified.
	A warning has been written to the error log.
	An error message has been written to the error log.

The Manager's status bar also shows the following information:

The connected database in the following format: <Server>\<database (description)>
The definition of the current object
The name of the activated form in the following format: <logical form> [(<physical form>)]

TIP: Double-click the name in the status bar to copy the object definition, the form name or the database connection name to the clipboard.

Current user

The program's status bar shows the name of the current user. Depending on the authentication module used, this can be the full name of the person or the designation of the current system user. Use the tooltip to show the full name of the current user and the current system user.

To get more information about the current user

To display user information, double-click the icon in the program status bar.

Table 4: Extra information about the current user
Property	Meaning
System users	Name of system user
Authenticated by	Name of the authentication module used for logging in.
Employee UID (UserUID)	Unique ID for the current user’s employee if an employee related authentication module is used to log in.
SQL access level	Access level of the database server used to log in.
Read-only	The system user has only has read permissions. Modification to data are not possible.
Dynamic user	The current user uses a dynamic system user. Dynamic system users are applied when a role-based authentication module is used.
Administrative user	The current user uses an administrative system user.
Remarks	More details about the system user in use.
Permissions group	Permissions groups that are assigned to the system user. The permissions groups determine the user's user interface and object permissions.
Program functions	Program functions assigned to the system user The menu items and functions available depend on the program functions.

Changing the password of the logged in user

To change the password:

Select the Database > Change password menu item and enter the following information:
- Old password: Enter the previous password.
- New password: Enter the new password.
- Confirm new password: Enter the new password again.
  
  NOTE: The password must comply with the password policy. To display the requirements, click the Password requirements link.
Save with OK.

Menu items in the Manager

Table 5: Meaning of items in the menu bar
Menu	Menu item	Meaning	Shortcut
Database	New connection	Establishes a database connection.	Ctrl + Shift + N
	Close connection	Closes the current database connection.
	Change management	Opens a dialog box for editing change labels. This menu item is only available in expert mode.
	Start/stop simulation	The program switches to simulation mode or to working mode. For detailed information about the simulation, see the One Identity Manager Operational Guide.
	Change management	Opens a dialog box for editing change labels. This menu item is only available in expert mode. For detailed information about working with change labels, see the One Identity Manager Operational Guide.
	Export data	A form opens in which you can confirm the export data. For detailed information about exporting data, see the One Identity Manager Operational Guide.
	Show deferred operations	Deferred operations are displayed. For detailed information about planning activation times, see the One Identity Manager Operational Guide.
	Pending changes	Shows changes pending for objects and their processing status.
	Check data consistency	This opens the consistency check form. For detailed information on checking data consistency, see the One Identity Manager Operational Guide.
	Change password	The logged in user can change the password.
	Settings	For configuring general program settings.
	Exit	Exits the program.	Alt + F4
Object	New	A new object with the displayed object type is added.	Ctrl + N
	Save	Saves all changes to an object.	Ctrl + S
	Set the change time stamp	You can set the time of the change. For detailed information about planning activation times, see the One Identity Manager Operational Guide.
	Delete	Deletes selected object.	Ctrl + D
	Set the deletion time	You can set the time that the object is deleted. For detailed information about planning activation times, see the One Identity Manager Operational Guide.
	Undo delete	After confirmation, the deletion process is reversed. This option is only available if the object was marked for deletion.
	Discard changes	Any unsaved form entries are discarded.	Ctrl + Shift + D
	Reload	The object is reloaded.	Ctrl + F5
	Properties	Show other properties of the active object. This menu item is only available in expert mode.
	Reapply templates	All object templates are reapplied. This menu item is available only in the object's main data form.
	Add to favorites or remove from favorites	Add the current object to your favorites or remove it from your favorites. These options are shown alternately.	Ctrl + B
	Back	Shows the previous form in the order in which the forms were viewed.	Alt + left arrow
	Forward	Shows the next form in the order in which the forms were viewed.	Alt + right arrow key
View	Navigation	Activates the navigation view.	Ctrl + Q
	Result list	Opens the result list.	Ctrl + R
	Documents	Enables the current document.	Ctrl + O
	Favorites	Shows or hides the favorites list.
	Tasks	Shows or hides the task view.
	Error log	Shows or hides the error log.
	Process Information	Shows or hides the process view.
	TimeTrace	Shows or hides the TimeTrace. For detailed information about TimeTrace, see the One Identity Manager Operational Guide.
	Database search	Shows or hides the database search.
	Start page	The start page is displayed.
	Enable quick edit mode	The quick editing of objects is enabled or disabled.
	Close current document	Closes the current document.	F4
	Close all documents	Closes all open documents.
	Enable document	Shows all open documents. You can toggle from one open document to the next.
	Layout	Changes the layout of the program’s interface.	Ctrl + Shift + L (loads in expert mode)
	Display field definitions	The technical table and column names are shown in the editing forms. This menu item is only available in expert mode.
	Display navigation objects	Displays the loaded navigation objects. This entry is available only if the program setting Show additional navigation information is enabled.
Plugins	Name of the plugin.	Shows the available plugins so that you can apply them.
Help	Community	Opens the One Identity Manager community website.
	Support portal	Opens the One Identity Manager product support website.
	Training	Opens the One Identity Manager training portal website.
	Online documentation	Opens the One Identity Manager documentation website.
	Search	Opens the search dialog box.
	Form help	Opens the help for this form.	F1
	Info	Shows the version information for program.

Table 6: Toolbar functions
Icon	Meaning
	Show homepage.
	Show the previous form in the order in which the forms were viewed. You can see the form history from the selection menu. You can select any form you wish from here.
	Show the next form in the order in which the forms were viewed. You can see the form history from the selection menu. You can select any form you wish from here.
	Show or hide the database search dialog.
	Add a new object of that object type.
	Saves changes.
	Set time at which to save an object's changes. For detailed information about planning activation times, see the One Identity Manager Operational Guide.
	Deletes object.
	Set time at which to delete the selected object. For detailed information about planning activation times, see the One Identity Manager Operational Guide.
	Redo delete. This option is only available if the object was marked for deletion.
	Discard unsaved changes from the form.
	Update object.
	Add object to favorites.
	Remove object from favorites.
	Print form. Printer settings are configured in the configuration menu.