Release 10.1A: OpenEdge Getting Started:
Installation and Configuration

Options to secure your AdminServer

Set up AdminServer authorization options either during or after the installation process.

During the installation process — You can optionally set up both, one, or none of these AdminServer authorization options:

This AdminServer security option. . .	Requires you to. . .
User (individual) Authorization option	Select in the Require a Username and Password checkbox. Set up a valid individual user name and password at the operating system level for each individual to whom you are granting individual privileges.
Group1 Authorization option	Select in the Enable Group Checking checkbox. Accept the initial default group provided, PSC Admin, which you can then use as a template for each unique group that you define.

1For details about the guidelines, naming conventions, and restrictions concerning the Group Authorization option, refer to the Installation online help topic “Establishing AdminServer Authorization Options.”

As a postinstallation task — To create groups or create additional groups, you will need to reinstall your OpenEdge medium and perform the Group Authorization option tasks at that time.