Zabbix User Management & Authentication
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In Zabbix, user roles, user groups, and users are used to control access and permissions within the system. Here's a brief overview of each:
Definition: User roles define the level of access a user has to different parts of the Zabbix system. These roles are used to create custom access levels for users based on their responsibilities.
Usage: Roles can be assigned permissions related to configuration, monitoring, maintenance, and reporting.
Example: You might create roles like Admin, User, Viewer, or Operator, each with specific permissions to configure hosts, view dashboards, or manage alerts.
Definition: User groups allow you to organize users into logical groups for easier management and assignment of permissions. User groups can be used to apply common access rights or settings to multiple users.
Usage: User groups can be assigned specific permissions, and users can be added to one or more groups. This simplifies managing large numbers of users.
Example: A group for Network Administrators could be given access to monitor networking devices, while a group for Database Admins might have access to database servers.
Definition: A user is an individual account in Zabbix that is assigned to a specific user group and role. Users can be configured with personalized settings and permissions.
Usage: Each user has their own login credentials, can access Zabbix based on assigned permissions, and can be granted access to specific hosts, templates, or dashboards.
Example: A user named "John" could belong to the Network Admins user group, assigned the Admin role, and have access to manage network-related hosts and services.
