Adding roles and permissions in vCenter vSphere

Adding roles and permissions in vCenter vSphere

Let's talk about how to add roles and permissions in vCenter vSphere. Before going through the process you should have the access to login to the vCenter.

Step 1: Login to vCenter with help of login credentials

Fig 1.1- vCenter Login

Step 2: Go to Administrator --> select Role tab and to add new role right click and select ‘Add’

Fig 1.2- vCenter Adding role

Step 3: Give role name suppose VM admin and select the role you want to assign from the privilege list, Then click OK

Fig 1.3- Adding role name

Step 4: Now we can see new role created in roles list. Click on ESXi for which we want to add role. Click on users and group tab

Fig 1.4- Users & Groups

Step 5: Right click and select ADD by which we can create new user. Give user a name and password and here Click OK. You will see that created user is available on User list

Step 6: Now give him the permissions. Go select permission tab and right click and select Add permission. Add the user and assign role from dropdown list. Once done, click ok

Fig 1.5- Adding Permissions

Once you done, Add the user and assign role from dropdown list. Once done, click ok