Assigning software directly to workdesks
Software can be assigned directly or indirectly to a workdesk. Indirect assignment is carried out by assigning workdesks and software to company structures, such as departments, cost centers, locations, or business roles.
To react quickly to special requests, you can assign software applications directly to workdesks.
To assign a software application directly to workdesks
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In the Manager, select the Software > Software category.
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Select the software in the result list.
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Select the Assign workdesks task.
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In the Add assignments pane, assign workdesks.
TIP: In the Remove assignments pane, you can remove assigned workdesks.
To remove an assignment
- Save the changes.
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Adding software to system roles
NOTE: This function is only available if the System Roles Module is installed.
Use this task to individually group software packages for employees, workdesks, and role. Employees and workdesks can obtain software packages directly or by inheriting them over company structures. It is also possible to request software packages through the IT Shop.
NOTE: Software, which has the Only use in IT Shop option set, can only be assigned to system roles that also have this option set. For more information, see the One Identity Manager System Roles Administration Guide.
To assign a software application to system roles
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In the Manager, select the Software > Software category.
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Select the software in the result list.
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Select the Assign system roles task.
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In the Add assignments pane, assign system roles.
TIP: In the Remove assignments pane, you can remove assigned system roles.
To remove an assignment
- Save the changes.
When you assign a system role to employees, the software application are inherited by those employees.
Assigning extended properties to software
Extended properties are meta objects, such as operating codes, cost codes, or cost accounting areas that cannot be mapped directly in One Identity Manager.
To specify extended properties for a software application
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In the Manager, select the Software > Software category.
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Select the software in the result list.
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Select the Assign extended properties task.
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In the Add assignments pane, assign extended properties.
TIP: In the Remove assignments pane, you can remove assigned extended properties.
To remove an assignment
- Save the changes.
For more information about using extended properties, see the One Identity Manager Identity Management Base Module Administration Guide.
Deleting software
You can only delete software when it is no longer assigned to employees, workdesks, or roles. Remove any assignments before you delete the software.
To delete a software application
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In the Manager, select the Software > Software category.
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Select the software in the result list.
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Delete the software.
- Confirm the security prompt with Yes.
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