Advanced User Management in Dynatrace

Introduction

Advanced User Management in Dynatrace allows administrators to handle user roles, permissions, and access controls efficiently. This tutorial aims to provide an in-depth understanding of how to manage users, create custom roles, and configure access rights within Dynatrace.

User Roles and Permissions

Dynatrace incorporates a role-based access control (RBAC) system that allows you to assign different permissions to users based on their roles. This helps in maintaining security and ensuring that users have access only to the features they need.

Common Roles

• Viewer: Can view data but cannot make changes.
• Edit: Can view and edit configurations.
• Admin: Full access to all features and settings.

Creating Custom Roles

In addition to predefined roles, Dynatrace allows you to create custom roles tailored to your organization's needs. Follow these steps to create a custom role:

1. Navigate to the Administration section.
2. Select User Management.
3. Click on Roles and then Create Role.
4. Define the role name and assign the necessary permissions.
5. Save the role.

Managing User Accounts

User management involves adding, editing, and removing user accounts. It is essential to maintain an updated list of users and their roles. To manage user accounts:

1. Go to User Management in the Administration section.
2. Select Users.
3. To add a new user, click Add User, fill in the details, and assign a role.
4. To edit an existing user, select the user and click Edit.
5. To remove a user, select the user and click Remove.

Access Control Configuration

Configuring access control helps ensure that sensitive data is only accessible by authorized users. You can set up access control at various levels, including:

Resource-Based Access Control

Assign permissions based on specific resources, such as applications or dashboards. This allows you to restrict access to certain data:

Audit Logs

Monitoring user activities is crucial for security and compliance. Dynatrace provides audit logs that track changes made by users, such as role assignments and configuration changes. You can access audit logs by:

1. Navigating to the Administration section.
2. Selecting Audit Logs.
3. Filtering logs by date, user, or action type.

Conclusion

Advanced User Management in Dynatrace is essential for maintaining security and ensuring efficient operations. By understanding user roles, managing accounts, configuring access controls, and monitoring activities, you can create a robust user management system tailored to your organization's needs.