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6.11. Satellite Tools

This page allows RHN Satellite Server customers to manage the basic configuration of the Satellite, including creating and managing the Organizations feature of RHN Satellite Server. Only the Satellite Administrator can access the Satellite Tools page.

6.11.1. Satellite Tools ⇒ Organizations

The Organizations feature allows administrators to to create and manage multiple organizations across the Satellite. The Organizations feature allows administrators to appropriate software and system entitlements across various organizations, as well as control an organization's access to systems management tasks.
Satellite Tools

Figure 6.20. Satellite Tools

The Organizations page contains a listing of organizations across the Satellite, with User and System counts assigned to each organization.

6.11.1.1. Create New Organization

Administrators can create a new organization within a Satellite and assign entitlements, groups, systems, and users to the group so that organizations can perform administrative tasks within their own network without possibly affecting the entire Satellite.
Create New Organization

Figure 6.21. Create New Organization

  1. Input the Organization Name in the provided text box. The name should be between 3 and 128 characters.
  2. Create an administrator for the organization:
    1. Enter a Desired Login for the organization administrator, which should be between 5 and 64 characters long.
    2. Create a Desired Password and Confirm the password.
    3. Type in the Email for the organization administrator.
    4. Enter the First Name and Last Name of the organization administrator.
  3. Click the Create Organization button to complete the process.
Once the new organization is created, the Organizations page will display with the new organization listed.

6.11.1.2. Satellite Tools ⇒ Organizations ⇒ Details

Clicking on an organization displays the Details page, where administrators are provided a summary of various aspects of the organization.
  • Active Users — The number of users in the organization
  • Systems — The number of systems subscribed to the organization.
  • System Groups — The number of groups subscribed to the organization.
  • Activation Keys — The number of activation keys available to the organization.
  • Kickstart Profiles — The number of kickstart profiles available to the organization.
  • Configuration Channels — The number of Configuration Channels available to the organization.
From this page, you can delete the organization by clicking the Delete Organization link.
The Details page also contains two subtabs: Users and Subscriptions.
6.11.1.2.1. Satellite Tools ⇒ Organizations ⇒ Details ⇒ Users
The Users subtab lists the users assigned to the organization, including their real names, email address, and a check mark indicating that the user is an administrator of the organization.
If you are the Organization Administrator, you can click the username to display the User Details page for the user. For instructions regarding user management, refer to Section 6.9.1.1, “User List ⇒ Active ⇒ User Details — .

Note

You must be logged in as the Organization Administrator to edit the User details for an organization. The Satellite Administrator cannot edit user details for organization users.
6.11.1.2.2. Satellite Tools ⇒ Organizations ⇒ Details ⇒ Subscriptions
The Subscriptions tab has two subtabs for managing the software channel and system entitlements for the organization.
6.11.1.2.2.1. Satellite Tools ⇒ Organizations ⇒ Details ⇒ Subscriptions ⇒ System Entitlements
The System Entitlements subtab enables administrators to set the number of allocations to an organization per system entitlement.
6.11.1.2.2.1.1. Satellite Tools ⇒ Organizations ⇒ Details ⇒ Subscriptions ⇒ System Entitlements
System entitlements include Management, Provisioning, Monitoring, and Virtualization. Enter the number of allocations of each system entitlement in the text box, not to exceed the limit indicated in the Possible Values below the text box.
6.11.1.2.2.2. Satellite Tools ⇒ Organizations ⇒ Details ⇒ Subscriptions ⇒ Software Channel Entitlements
The Software Channel Entitlements subtab enables administrators to set the number of allocations per software channel. Enter the number of allocations of each software entitlement in the text box, not to exceed the limit indicated in the Possible Values below the text box.

6.11.1.3. Satellite Tools ⇒ Users

The Users Across Satellite page contains a list of all users on the Satellite, throughout all organizations.

Note

You are only able to modify the details of organization users if you are logged in as that Organization Administrator.
Clicking the Username displays the User Details page. Refer to Section 6.9, “Users — for more information on user configuration.

6.11.1.4. Satellite Tools ⇒ Subscriptions

The Subscriptions link contains information about the system and software channel entitlements throughout the satellite, across all organizations.
6.11.1.4.1. Satellite Tools ⇒ Subscriptions ⇒ Software Channel Entitlements
The Software Channel Entitlements Across Satellite page lists of all entitlements on the Satellite, throughout all organizations, as well their usage. Click on a Entitlement Name for a more detailed view.
The Details subtab for the software channel entitlement contains information about the software channel access granted when subscribed to the entitlement.
The Organizations subtab allows Satellite administrators to adjust the number of software channels available to each organization. Type in the number (within the range listed in Possible Values) and click the Update button for that organization.

Note

Organization Administrators that create a custom channel can only use that channel within their organization. Custom channels in one organization cannot be shared with any other organizations.
The Organizations subtab for the software channel entitlement also contains broad usage information in the "System-Wide Entitlement Usage" section, including:
  • Total Allocated — The number of total entitlements available for the entire Satellite.
  • Entitlement Usage — The number of entitlements currently being used.
  • Organization Usage shows the number of organizations that have access to the entitlement.
6.11.1.4.2. Satellite Tools ⇒ Subscriptions ⇒ System Entitlements
The System Entitlements Across Satellite page lists all system entitlements on this Satellite, across all organizations, as well as their usage. Click on the entitlement's name for more details about it.
The Details subtab for the system entitlement contains information about the entitlement and what access it grants.
The Organizations subtab allows Satellite administrators to adjust the number of system entitlement allocations available to each organization. Type in the number (within the range listed in Possible Values) and click the Confirm Changes button for that organization.
The Organizations subtab for the system entitlement also contains broad usage information in the "Satellite-Wide Entitlement Usage" section, including:
  • Total Allocated — The number of total entitlements available for the entire Satellite.
  • Entitlement Usage — The number of entitlements currently being used.
  • Organization Usage shows the number of organizations that have access to the entitlement.