Part-3 User Management with Rancher Manager

3. User Management with Rancher Manager
3.1 Create a Local User
3.2 Configure External OpenLDAP Authentication Provider
3.3 Manage Roles and User Access        

Description:

This section provides an overview of user management in Rancher Manager, covering local and external user types and Rancher Manager user roles.

3.1 Create a Local User

Description:

This exercise guides you through creating a local user in Rancher Manager and exploring their access capabilities as a Standard User.

Task 1: Create a New Local User

1. Go to Rancher Manager home page.

2. Access Users & Authentication from Main Menu.

3. Click Create and fill in user details.

4. Log out and log in with new user credentials.

Task 2: Verify User Login and Basic Access

1. Log in with the new user credentials.

2. Notice limited access and explore available options.

3. Log out to return to the login page.

Summary:

This exercise demonstrated creating a local user and understanding their access capabilities as a Standard User.

3.2 Configure External OpenLDAP Authentication Provider

Description:

This exercise involves configuring Rancher Manager for OpenLDAP authentication, enabling access for external users.

Task 1: Configure Rancher Manager with an OpenLDAP User Source

1. Log in to Rancher Manager.

2. Configure OpenLDAP authentication provider.

3. Test and enable authentication.

4. Verify external user access.

Task 2: Verify External User Login with Rancher Manager

1. Log in with admin credentials.

2. Log in with external user credentials.

3. Explore access rights and user listing.

4. Log out and return to Rancher Manager home page.

Summary:

This exercise demonstrated configuring Rancher Manager for OpenLDAP authentication and verifying access for external users.

3.3 Manage Roles and User Access

Description:

This exercise focuses on checking user roles and modifying role assignments for users in Rancher Manager.

Task 1: Check Role Details

1. Access Global roles from Users & Authentication.

2. Review Standard User role details.

Task 2: Check User Access

1. Log in with standard user credentials.

2. Verify access limitations.

3. Attempt to add a cluster template.

Task 3: Modify the User Role Assignment

1. Log in as admin and access Users & Authentication.

2. Edit user configuration and assign a different role.

3. Log out and log back in with the modified user.

Summary:

This exercise involved checking user role settings and modifying role assignments in Rancher Manager.