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This section explains in detail how the management console of a WSO2 product can be used for configuring the permissions granted to a user role. You will also find below, detailed descriptions on all the types of permissions that can be granted.

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Note that when you select a node in the Permissions navigator, all the subordinate permissions that are listed under the selected node are also automatically enabled.

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Permissions for configuring the server

The following table explains the permissions required for performing various configuration tasks in the WSO2 MBDSS.

Permission levelDescription of UI menus enabled
Admin/Configure

When the Admin/Configure permission node is selected, the following menus are enabled in the Management Console:

- Configure
menu/Datasources:

Not applicable to MB

This permission enables the user to Add/Edit/Remove data sources.
- Configure
menu/Discovery: This permission enables the service discovery feature.
- Configure menu/

Server Roles: Not

Theme: This permission is not applicable to

MB

WSO2 DSS.

- Additionally, all permissions listed under Configure in the permissions navigator are selected automatically.

Admin/Configure/SecurityWhen the Admin/Configure/Security permission node is selected, the following menus are enabled in the Configure menu of the Management Console:

- Keystores: See the topic on managing keystores for information.
- This permission will also enable the Roles option under Configure/Users and Roles.
See the topic on configuring users, roles and permissions for more information.
- Additionally, all permissions listed under Security in the permissions navigator are selected automatically.
Admin/Configure/Security/Identity Management/User ManagementThis permission enables the possibility to add users from the Management Console. That is, the Users option will be enabled under Configure/Users and Roles.
Admin/Configure/Security/Identity Management/Profile ManagementThis permissions enables the profiles of all the users. You can view the profile in the Configure tab, Users and Roles -> Users link.
Admin/Configure/Security/Identity Management/Password ManagementThis permission enables the Change Password option for the users listed in the User Management/Users and Roles/Users screen, which allows the log in user to change the passwords.

Permissions for managing the server

Listed below are the permissions for some of the general functions applicable to WSO2 DSS. 

Permission levelDescription of UI menus enabled
Admin/Manage/Add- Manage menu/Add/Modules: This permission enables the Cassandra Keyspaces menu under the Main navigator menu. This option allows users to add and manage keyspaces in a Cassandra clusteryou to upload modules using the management console.
- Manage
menu/Add/Services: This permission enables you to upload/generate/create/schedule services in WSO2 DSS.
- Manage menu/Add/Webapps: This permission is not applicable to WSO2 DSS.
Add/Manage/Extensions- Manage menu/Extensions/List: This permission is not applicable to WSO2 DSS.
- Manage menu/Extensions/Add: This permission is not applicable to WSO2 DSS. 
Add/Manage/Configure- Manage menu/Configure/Modules: This permission enables listing of the modules.
- Manage
menu/Configure/Services: This permission enables listing of the services.
- Manage menu/Configure/Webapps: This permission is not applicable to WSO2 DSS.
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RegistryBrowsing
RegistryBrowsing
Admin/Manage/Resources/Browse
This permission enables the Browse option under the Registry menu in the main navigator. This option allows users to browse the resources stored in the registry by using the Registry tree navigator.
Admin/Manage/SearchThis permission enables the Search option under the Registry sub menu in the Main menu. This option allows users to search for specific resources stored in the registry by filling in the search criteria.
Add/Manage/Topic 

Permissions for monitoring the server

Permission levelDescription of UI menus enabled
Admin/Monitor/LogsWhen this node is selected, the following menus are enabled in the Monitor tab of the Management Console:

- Monitor menu/System Logs: See the topic on system logs for information on how to use this option.
- Monitor menu/Application Logs: See the topic on application logs for information on how to use this option. 
Admin/Monitor/Tenant Usage