Assign Permission by Computers

You can assign computer-specific permission rules for users to access devices and device classes.

Permission rules can be assigned in the Device Explorer to the:

• Group settings node for a computer group shown in the Machine-specific settings hierarchy.
• Computer that is a member of an existing domain or workgroup shown in the Machine-specific settings hierarchy.

1. In the Management Console select View > Modules > Device Explorer.
2. Select a computer or computer group from the Machine-specific settings division of the Device Explorer hierarchical structure.
   A list of device classes and devices is shown in the Device Explorer hierarchical structure.
3. Select Add/Modify Permissions from the right-mouse menu.
   The Permissions dialog opens.
4. Click Add.
   The Select Group, User, Local Group, Local User dialog opens.
5. Click Search or Browse.
6. Select a user or user group.
7. In the Permissions dialog, select the user or user group to assign user access permission rules.
8. Select the permission options.

Important: Only the permissions options available for the device or device class selected are shown.

9. Click OK.
   The Permissions, Priority, and Filters you assign to the device or device class are shown in the Device Explorer hierarchical structure.

Related Information

• Permissions Dialog
• Default Settings Permissions Priority
• File Filters
• BitLocker Encrypted Devices
• Working with Custom File Types
• File Type Filtering and Data Loss Prevention Combination Matrix

Related Tasks

• Assigning Permission to a BitLocker Encrypted Device
• Assign Permissions by Devices
• Manage Online Permission
• Manage Offline Permissions
• Assign Scheduled Permissions to Users
• Assign Temporary Permissions to Users
• Add Shadowing
• Manage Shadowing
• Add Copy Limit
• Remove Copy Limit
• Add Event Notification
• Manage Event Notification
• Creating a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Filter
• Assigning a Data Loss Prevention Filter to a Specific User or Group