There are three types of users in VMmanager KVM:
- Superuser (root);
- Administrator (admin);
- User (user).
Superuser (root)
A root user is created during the installation process. All further operations in the control panel are performed with admin privileges.
Main functions:
- Manages user accounts (admin, user): creates, sets permissions, deletes;
- Analyses access logs, notification logs;
- Configures the control panel.
Administrator
An Admin is created during the installation of VMmanager KVM. An administrator has full privileges to set up and manage a cluster.
Main functions:
- Creates and manages a cluster;
- Sets up a storage;
- Creates and manages virtual machines;
- Manages disks of virtual machines;
- Configures network;
- Makes and restores backup copies;
- Analyses cluster and VM load.
User
A User is created by a server administrator for a virtual machine owner. The user can manager only his virtual machines.
Main functions:
- Creates virtual machines (if administrator allows to perform this operation);
- Manages virtual machines;
- Manages disks of virtual machines;
- Installs operating system on a virtual machine;
- Analyses load of virtual machines.