Subdomain Management
Understanding the Basic Concept of a Domain
Before exploring Subdomain management, it's essential to understand the basic concept of a Domain. A Domain is the administrative area established when registering with the Weincloud system, with the registrant becoming the Domain Administrator. Within this Domain, the administrator can organize and manage HMI devices by categorizing them into different folders.
Subdomain Definition and Management
When a manager sets user permissions for a folder, that folder becomes a Subdomain. The user's permissions are applied to all subfolders and HMI devices within that folder, due to Weincloud’s Inherit Feature. However, it is also possible to set independent permissions for specific HMI devices; this setting applies only to that particular device and does not affect others.
A user within a specific Subdomain or folder might not see content outside that Subdomain or be able to access certain HMIs or folders due to permission settings.
Each Subdomain can have multiple users with the highest management permissions, known as Subdomain Superusers. These users have the same level of authority as the Domain Administrator but only within the scope of that Subdomain.
Subdomain Management Example
A factory initially has a production line with three HMI devices, managed directly under the Domain. As the factory expands with a second line, folders named "Line A" and "Line B" can be created. When HMIs and users are added to the "Line A" folder, it automatically becomes a Subdomain with Anna designated as a Superuser for that Subdomain. Similarly, the "Line B" folder becomes a Subdomain with Benson as its Superuser. Anna can manage devices within "Line A" but cannot access contents of "Line B", and vice versa.
If these folders are organized into a larger "Company" folder with Canna as the Superuser of the Company Subdomain, she will have management access to all subfolders and HMI devices. When adding an HMI device in the control room to monitor both production lines, it can be placed in the "Company" folder, allowing only Canna to monitor it, while Anna and Benson would not have access. This automated Subdomain setup ensures flexibility and security in permissions.
With the basic understanding of Subdomains and permissions, let’s delve into how to utilize these features in practice. The following guidance will lead you through managing user permissions, organizing folder structures, and effectively using the various features of the Weincloud to ensure efficient and secure system operation.
- Adding Permissions: In the Directory's permission settings, users can be granted Subdomain Superuser status.
- Interface Changes: Different permissions correspond to different interfaces. Subdomain Superusers can manage members (users) and HMIs within the Subdomain.
- Subdomain Management: New HMIs or Users can only be added under this Subdomain.
