Global Admin exclusive functions

The functions below are restricted to the Global Admin role.

Module or area Function
Announcements Studio
  • Add and manage announcements.
Profile
  • Upload the company logo.
  • Set Locale options.
Data Connection Designer
  • Allow Global Admins to run previews.
Document Explorer
  • Edit security for any folder.
  • Users drawer: Delete folders belonging to user accounts deleted in Security Manager.
  • Users drawer: Set folder access.
  • Recycle Bin: View deleted files for any user,
  • Recycle Bin: Cut deleted items and paste them to other folders.
  • Recycle Bin: Delete files permanently.
Process Manager
  • Admin Setup: Create and manage stored procedures and SSIS packages for the Native SQL process.
  • Admin Setup: Create and manage Sites, Agents, Connections, and Queries for the Data Integration process.
  • Task Log: Restart process services.
Ad Hoc Analysis and Data-entry templates
  • Delete cell comments made by any user.
  • Note: Other admins can only delete comments made by themselves.
System Hub
  • Active Cube Queries: Terminate SSAS queries.
  • Session Timeout: Maximum duration for inactivity.
Security Manager
  • Tools: Access the Security Audit Report.
  • Tools: Define password policies.
  • Note: Security Admins cannot assign the Global Admin role and cannot edit access permissions for a Global Admin.