Creating Read-Only Devices

Traverse administrators have the option of creating read-only devices for viewing by end users. This functionality can be extremely useful when a service provider or IT department must provide shared access to a device (i.e. partitioned server, router, switch) for a number of end users. In this case, it may be desirable to set access to read only for the specific single device.

Note: End users sharing the same department also share the devices, tests and actions in that department. Therefore, any read-only device created for an end user will be seen by other end users of the same department.

Logon as an admin group user.

1. Navigate to the Administration > Devices page.
2. In the information bar, click Create A Device or click the Update link for an existing device.
3. Select the Read-Only check box. This option only displays when an admin group user (including the SuperUsers admin group) logs on.
4. Complete the creation or updating of the device.

   Note: Creating a read-only device is different from exporting a device, which is described in Users and Departments.