About users and security groups

Surround SCM includes global and local users. Users can be created using the license server admin utility or Surround SCM. Global users have access to all databases and can be created using the license server admin utility or in Surround SCM. Local users cannot log into Surround SCM and can only be created in Surround SCM.

A security group is a collection of users who share responsibilities and perform similar tasks. A security group is a collection of users who share responsibilities and perform similar tasks. Security groups let you create a security structure for users. You can add as many or as few security groups as you need and make the security as general or as specific as you need.

Before you start creating security groups, it may be helpful to list the types of users you will be adding to Surround SCM and what their needs are. You can add as many or as few security groups as you need.