People Page
Users can access the People page in Resource Admin by selecting People from the Resource Type menu. This page features a user-friendly interface specifically designed to streamline viewing and managing people. It is equipped with various tabs and controls, such as search features, people records, and contextual workflows, enabling users to effectively interact with people within the organization.
People page showing the main interface with filters and people listings
Searching for People
Upon accessing the People page in Resource Admin, users can utilize the search feature to locate specific people. Each identity object within the EmpowerID Identity Warehouse, including People, is associated with a SearchTerms property. This property includes fields like Name, FriendlyName, Email, FirstName, LastName, Login, and EmployeeID. Users can input a search value, such as 'Arnold,' to retrieve all people with a value match in any of those fields.
Search results showing people matching "Arnold" across various attributes
People Search Filters
To assist in navigating a potentially large number of records, Resource Admin also provides various filters. These filters can be used alongside the search terms for a more focused and granular search experience.
| Filter | Description |
|---|---|
Location | This filter provides users with the option to filter people to display only those belonging to the selected location. |
Advanced Search | Provides advanced search capabilities to further filter people based on one or more of the selected attributes.
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Interacting with People
In Resource Admin, each Person is represented through a detailed record that serves as the entry point for user interactions. For an in-depth view of a person's information, users can click the Details link found in each Person record. This action opens the Details view, where users can access basic information about the person and execute a range of management actions as needed.
Moreover, each Person record is equipped with a contextual workflow button, symbolized by a gear icon. Users with appropriate permissions can utilize this feature to initiate various workflows for updating and managing the Person's record. This integrated functionality is designed to enhance the efficiency and ease of managing individuals within the system.
Person record showing Details link and contextual workflow button
Upon clicking the Details button on a Person record, users are navigated to the Person Details page. Here, users have the ability to view and edit a range of attributes associated with the person, explore the person's applications, and undertake necessary actions related to the individual. This feature centralizes the management process of a person's profile, offering a streamlined approach to handling personal information and related tasks in Resource Admin.
Person details page showing profile information and available tabs
Actions
The Actions tab is designed to provide users with quick access to common workflows for managing people. For instance, when a user is viewing the Overview tab, the Actions tab dynamically updates to display an action link that initiates relevant workflows. This dynamic adaptation ensures that users have the most relevant tools at their fingertips, tailored to their current context within the People page of the application.
Actions tab showing context-sensitive workflows
Person Workflows Page
On the Person Workflows Page, authorized users can access a variety of workflows specifically designed for managing people. This page acts as a centralized hub for these workflows, streamlining the process of locating and initiating various tasks.
Available workflows for people management
Related Pages
- Navigating Resource Admin - General interface overview
- Applications Page - Application management
- Groups Page - Group management
- Management Roles Page - Role-based access control administration
- Mailboxes Page - Exchange mailbox administration
- Shared Folders Page - File share access management