How to use the “Bulk Action” feature for devices
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How to use the “Bulk Action” feature for devices

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Article summary

In this document, you'll learn how to change passwords by using bulk actions for devices registered on the senhasegura platform.

Info

As visual feedback, you can follow the stage you are currently at.To do this, look at the top portion of the batch operation screen to situate yourself.

Bulk Action refers to the ability to perform several tasks at the same time, that is, to perform batch operations.

Requirements

  • For the approver to access the approval screen, they must have the minimum profile of PAM Operator, PAM Administrator, or System Administrator.

Changes on PAM devices

  1. On the senhasegura platform, in the top left corner, click Grid Menu, represented by the nine squares, and select Devices.
  2. In the side menu, select Devices.
  3. On the device list page, select the devices you want to change and click the Bulk Action button in the bottom right corner.
  4. Choose the type of change you want to make.
    1. You can choose three options: Update PAM device registration, Inactivate PAM devices, and Activate PAM devices.

Update PAM devices

  1. After selecting the Update PAM devices register option, click the Next button.
  2. On the next screen, you'll see the devices you selected earlier listed.
    1. Alternatively, you can add or remove devices by following the instructions below:
      1. To add, click on the plus icon, next to the word Devices, and select the devices you want to add via the Devices modal.
      2. Once you have selected all the devices you want to add, click Add.
      3. To remove, click the trash can icon on the left side of the list and confirm the deletion in the Confirmation modal.
  3. Click Next.
  4. A screen displaying all modifiable fields will appear. Make desired changes and click Next.
  5. The next screen will show the list of devices that will be changed, as well as the changes that will be made.
  6. Review the operations and devices and click Save.
Info

For more information on the device fields, see the reference documentation on Devices.

Disable PAM devices

Info

The bulk operation option allows you to inactivate several devices simultaneously.Note, however, that only active devices can be selected for inactivation.

Caution

When you inactivate a device, all credentials related to that device will be inactivated.

  1. After selecting the Disable PAM devices option, click the Next button.
  2. On the next screen, you'll see the devices you selected earlier listed.
    1. Alternatively, you can add or remove devices by following the instructions below:
      1. To add, click on the plus icon, next to the word Devices, and select the devices you want to add via the Devices modal.
      2. Once you have selected all the devices you want to add, click Add.
      3. To remove, click the trash can icon on the left-hand side of the list and confirm the deletion in the Confirmation modal.
  3. Click Next.
  4. The next screen will show the list of devices that will be inactivated.
  5. Review the devices and click Save.

Enable PAM devices

Info

The bulk operation option allows you to activate or reactivate several devices simultaneously.Note, however, that only inactive devices can be selected for activation.

  1. After selecting the Enable PAM devices option, click the Next button.
  2. On the next screen, you will see the devices you selected earlier listed.
    1. Alternatively, you can add or remove devices by following the instructions below:
      1. To add, click the plus icon, next to the word Devices, and select the devices you want to add via the Devices modal.
      2. Once you have selected all the devices you want to add, click Add.
      3. To remove, click the trash can icon on the left side of the list and confirm the deletion in the Confirmation modal.
  3. Click Next.
  4. The next screen will show the list of devices that will be activated.
  5. Review the devices and click Save.
Info

When you activate a device, the associated credentials aren't automatically reactivated.

Important

  • All bulk operations must be validated by an approving user to take effect.
  • For a user to have approver privileges, they must be configured as such. To do this, go to Grid Menu > Settings > System parameters > Approvers.
  • The approving user can view all the requests made by going to Grid Menu > Reports > Events > Bulk Operations.

Do you still have questions? Reach out to the senhasegura Community.


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