Apex and OWS Users Overview

Linux

• Linux OS Users
  • root 
    • Unused and locked. Openeye as policy does not provide root access. 
  • nvruser
    • Used for local troubleshooting and requires Apex admin ability to access
    • Accessed through the Support Tools interface on the recorder
    • Used to check OS settings and retrieve logs
    • Can use the network camera manager (NCM) and DHCP tool

• Local Users
  • admin
    • Used by installers to setup recorder
    • Has access to Apex setup and saved footage
    • Can add recorder to OWS
    • Ability to access troubleshooting tools such as NCM and the Support Tools interface

• OWS Users
  • Default user groups
    • Administrator
    • Superuser
    • User
  • Custom user groups
    • Privileges based on groups and access granted.

Windows

• OS Users
  • NVRadmin
    • Used by installers to configure OS and setup recorder
    • Has Windows OS administrator access
    • Has access to:
      • Command Station
      • Spot Monitor
      • Apex Server home
  • NVRuser
    • Low privilege user that allows basic, everyday client software access
    • Has access to:
      • Command Station
      • Spot Monitor
      • Apex Server home

• Local Apex Users
  • admin
    • Used by installers to setup recorder
    • Has access to Apex setup
    • Can add recorder to cloud account
• Local Command Station Users
  • administrator
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• OWS Users
  • Default user groups
    • Administrator
    • Superuser
    • User
  • Custom user groups
    • Privileges based on groups and access granted.

Related Links

User Management