Is it possible to have non-master operators stop other operator actions?

(imported topic written by SystemAdmin)

In our current implementation we have a need to allow non-master operators to be able to stop actions initiated by other operators. (also non-master operators) Is this possible at all? At first glance it appears not. When logging in as a non-master operator the options to stop/start/delete an action are grayed out.

Some background:

Our environment is divided into two main sites. There are TEM operators responsible for each site. I need to be able to grant the main site operators the ability to stop any actions within their site. Not every site operator should have this right, only the main operator(s). Essentially I need to make an operator a “master operator” at the SITE level. (The operator shouldn’t have full master operator rights for the whole environment).

Is this possible at all??? I really hope so!

(imported comment written by Lee Wei)

You are correct that this is how the system works.

Normally, it is a good thing that operators cannot stop actions initiated by other operators.

However, we do not have the concept of delegating privilege to another operator.

The only options I see today are:

  • Have a Master Operator stop an action on behalf on a non-Master operator.
  • Take this further by using the API to create an app (Web app perhaps) that uses a Master Operator credential at the back to stop actions.

Lee Wei

(imported comment written by SystemAdmin)

I too have the need for users of one site to be able to stop others actions within that site. Is there a RFE open for this?

(imported comment written by SystemAdmin)

No, there is not an RFE open for this as of yet.

(imported comment written by SystemAdmin)

RFE created.

You can view/vote for it here

http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/rfe/execute?use_case=viewRfe&CR_ID=27980

This feature was released in v9.5 patch 5.

Now, just need to determine how to make this work.

There is a new permission bit for Console operators: “Stop Other Operators’ Actions”

https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/en/SSQL82_9.5.0/com.ibm.bigfix.doc/Platform/Config/c_understanding_operator_rights.html