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Add an authorization rule

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To add an authorization rule

  1. Open Authorization Manager.

  2. In the console tree, right-click the role definition or task definition to which you want to add an authorization rule, and then click Properties. The role or task definition can be at the application or scope level.

    Application level

    Where?

    • Authorization Manager/Authorization store/Application/Definitions/Role Definitions (or Task Definitions)/Role definition (or Task definition)

    Scope level

    Where?

    • Authorization Manager/Authorization store/Application/Scope/Definitions/Role Definitions (or Task Definitions)/Role definition (or Task definition)
  3. Click the Definition tab, and then click Authorization Rule.

  4. In the Authorization Rule dialog box, in Script path, type the complete path to the authorization rule, including the file name extension.

  5. Under Script type, do one of the following:

    • If your script has a .vbs file name extension, click VBScript.

    • If your script has a .js file name extension, click JScript.

Notes

  • To open Authorization Manager, click Start, click Run, and then type: azman.msc

  • To perform this procedure, you need a role definition or a task definition. For more information about creating a role assignment, see Related Topics.

Information about functional differences

  • Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.

See Also

Concepts

Checklist: Before you start using Authorization Manager
Authorization Manager How To...
Create a role assignment within an application
Create a role assignment within a scope