2.6.1 Prohibiting updating of information about software programs installed on devices

To strictly control the installation of unauthorized software, set up the system in such a manner that no user other than an administrator can update information about installed software. To limit the functions of a specific window, use the Customize Job Windows window.

This window lists all Asset Console windows by job. Clicking the link for a desired window displays the window for changing the settings for that window (Customize Job Windows - Edit Form). The window settings are called a form.

The following figure shows the procedure for limiting the functions of a specific window.

Figure 2‒8: Procedure for limiting the functions of a window for a user role

In the Customize Job Windows - Edit Form window for the Software tab of the Device Details dialog box, specify the form settings.

In the Customize Job Windows window, from the list of window names, select Device, and then Software. Then, in the Customize Job Windows - Edit Form window that is displayed, specify the following settings:
- Target role: Set User.
- Buttons: Hide the Add and Delete buttons.
For details about the operation in the Customize Job Windows window, see 11.3 Changing a window for a user role (Customize Job Windows).
In the Customize Job Windows - Edit Form window for the Installed Software Details dialog box, specify the form settings.

In the Customize Job Windows window, from the list of window names, select Device, Software, and then Installed Software Details. Click the link to display the Customize Job Windows - Edit Form window, and then specify the following settings:
- Target role: Set User.
- Buttons: Hide the Update button.
- Editable items: Set Read-only for all items.
Log in to Asset Console, and execute a job.

For a general user, the displayed Software tab of the Device Details dialog box and the Installed Software Details dialog box allow only information referencing.

Note that steps 1 and 2 can be reversed.

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