Blocking an automation workflow from running
If you want to prevent an automation workflow from running for a certain period of time, you can disable the workflow. The workflow can be enabled at a later time so that it is allowed to run. For more information, see Unblocking an automation workflow to run.
To block an automation workflow from running
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In the Active Roles Console tree, navigate to Configuration > Policies > Workflow.
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Right-click the automation workflow you want to block, then click Disable Workflow.
Unblocking an automation workflow to run
When an automation workflow is blocked, which prevents the workflow from running, you can unblock the workflow so that it can be run on demand or when it is scheduled to run.
To unblock an automation workflow to run
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In the Active Roles Console tree, navigate to Configuration > Policies > Workflow.
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Right-click the automation workflow you want to unblock, then click Enable Workflow.
Delegating automation workflow tasks
Active Roles provides a number of Access Templates that allow the administrator to delegate the following tasks related to automation workflows:
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Configure automation workflow: To perform this task, the delegated administrator needs full control of automation workflow definitions, including the rights to add, configure, and remove workflow activities, view and change the workflow start conditions, add and remove workflow parameters, and assign values to workflow parameters.
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Run automation workflow: To perform this task, the delegated administrator needs the rights to view the definition of an automation workflow, run the automation workflow on demand, and view the run history of the automation workflow.
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View run history: To perform this task, the delegated administrator needs the rights to view the definition of an automation workflow, and view the run history reports on the running and completed instances of the automation workflow.
This section provides instructions on how to delegate these tasks to regular users or groups that do not have administrator rights in Active Roles.
Allowing access to workflow containers
Automation workflow tasks require access to containers that hold workflow definition objects. By default, Active Roles allows any authenticated user to view the Configuration > Policies > Workflow container itself. You can enable appropriate users or groups to view containers held in the Workflow container by applying the Workflow - View Workflow Containers Access Template to that container.
To enable users or groups to view workflow containers
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In the Console tree, expand Configuration > Policies, right-click the Workflow container, and then click Delegate Control.
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In the Active Roles Security dialog, click Add to start the Delegation of Control Wizard.
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On the Users or Groups page in the wizard, click Add, and then use the Select Objects dialog to select the desired users or groups.
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On the Access Templates page in the wizard, under Access Templates > Configuration, select the Workflow - View Workflow Containers check box.
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Follow the instructions in the wizard and accept the default settings.
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Click OK in the Active Roles Security dialog.