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R12 - User Management (UMX) Proxy User


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Step 2:

Now connect as the user OPERATIONS and navigate to the 'Preferences' form. Click on the

'Manage Proxies' option and then, the 'Add People' button. This will allow you to add the UserNames of those Users that you wish to perform actions on your behalf. Now add the user names

of all Users that you wish to assume your responsibilities.



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In my example, I add the user name BALA.Apply the changes and exit the E-Business suite.

Step 4:

Now Login with the User Name BALA

Note - the new options 'Switch User' and 'Return to Self' available:

As its name suggests 'Switch User' is the button that allows you to 'become' the other User

without having to enter their password i.e. BALA can become OPERATIONS and access their

responsibility list.



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Step 5:

Select the 'People Icon' to switch your user to that of OPERATIONS

Step 6:

Now you are in home page of the OPERATIONS, can access any of their current responsibilities

and can perform action on their behalf in the E-Business that they themselves are allowed to

perform. To return to the original user session, select the option 'Return to Self'.



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Solution Salient Features

The following are the salient features

1. Provides the delegator the ability to grant/revoke the proxy privilege to individuals2. Provide a mechanism throughout the applications framework where the user can access

the proxy switcher feature

3. Provide a mechanism throughout the applications framework which indicates to the userthat they are acting as a proxy

4. One of the vital benefit of proxy user is the ability to delegate proxy authority providesgreat security controls and Granular control of proxy authority is provided i.e delegate

authority can be specified for date ranges

5. Simple approach with the tangible end deliverables clearly identified for each stage.


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