Setting system privileges

System-level privileges are key components of the Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) system in Cloudera Data Visualization.

To configure system-level privileges for a role, follow the steps outlined below.

  1. On the main navigation bar, click the (gear) icon.
  2. In the drop-down menu, click Manage Roles.
  3. In the Manage Roles interface, find the role you wish to edit and click on the (edit) icon next to the respective role.

    The Role Detail interface is displayed.

  4. Locate the System category on the Privilege tab and select the checkboxes for the actions you want to permit for the role.

    Click the Select all checkbox, next to the System category name if you want to activate all permissions.

    • Create workspaces
    • View roles and users
    • Manage roles and users
    • Manage settings
    • Manage custom styles
    • Manage jobs, email templates
    • View activity logs
    • Manage data connections
    • Additional system privilege
  5. Click APPLY CHANGES to save the changes made to the role.
Once system privileges are configured, proceed to setting role privileges.

For more information on available permissions, see RBAC permissions.