User ID

The User ID column shows which user is associated with which device(s). A user can be in the list multiple times if he or she owns several devices. The list shows local users, directory users, and anonymous users.

If you let the mouse pointer rest on a user in the list, a box will appear showing the full name of the user. This information derives from the DME database and can be edited in the User setup panel.

1. Local users

   Local users are manually created users, whose credentials are stored in the DME database only. When the DME system is installed, a user called SYSADM is created locally. This user must be able to log on to the DME interface, even if the directory system (LDAP or Active Directory) is down or misconfigured.

   Local users can be configured to be able to synchronize their device with the collaboration system. They are created by clicking the Add user action. See Add user for more information about local users and where they apply.

2. Directory users

   Directory users are users who are authenticated against the directory (LDAP or Active Directory). The bulk of users will typically be directory users.

3. Anonymous users

   Anonymous users are users of the Basic MDM client. This type of client has no interaction with the collaboration system and is for device management purposes only. The user initials are generated automatically by DME, but can be changed by clicking the user icon (or on the client). For more information, see Appendix G: The Basic MDM client.

4. Locked users

   Locked users are users for whom access to DME has been denied. See Toggle user lock for more information.

To see more user details and to edit a user, select the user in the list, and click View user info in the page menu. For more information about users, see Setting up users.