Viewing the session policies that are in effect between a user and a target

About this task

Use the View effective policies action to view the policies and permissions that will be in effect, in a remote control session, between a selected user and target. The policies are displayed in the following forms.
Considered Policies
Displays any permissions links defined for the user and target groups that the selected user and target belong to. The policies and permissions that have been derived from each of these links are also listed. These policies are used to determine the final set of policies and permissions that are granted for the session. For details about how policies are derived for a session, policy definitions, and permissions definitions, see the IBM® BigFix® Remote Control Administrator's Guide.
Resolved Policies
Shows the final set of policies and permissions, that have been resolved from the considered policies. These policies are assigned when a remote control session is established between the selected user and target.

To view the effective policies, complete the following steps:

Procedure

  1. Choose the appropriate method to select the required target:
    • To select the required target by searching, follow the steps in Searching for targets then go to step 2.
    • To select from the All targets list:
      • Click Targets > All Targets.
      • Select the required target.
  2. Choose the appropriate method to view effective policies:
    • Select Targets > View effective policies.
    • Select View effective policies from the action list on the left.
    The Show Effective Policies screen is displayed with the selected target shown.
  3. To select a user, click the selector button next to User.
  4. Select a user group.
  5. Select a user.
  6. Click the - Select a User - selector button.

Results

The expanded Show Effective Policies screen is displayed showing Considered Policies and Resolved Policies. The resolved policies are in effect during a remote control session between this user and target. Click Cancel to return to the previously displayed screen.