Access to the local console and physical access to the system is as a rule already protected because various locks and restrictions apply when accessing the data center.
On the local console on the SE server (rack console) you can operate the console switch using a hot key and switch between the existing units of the types Management Unit, HNC, Server Unit x86 and Application Unit.
For Application Units, see the section "Access via the local console".
Access to the Management Unit with Linux desktop (Gnome desktop)
When you access the Management Unit via the local console, the user interface you obtain is a Linux desktop of the type Gnome.
You can log in under any account.
The functionality of the Gnome desktop is identical for all accounts.
The Firefox web browser is anchored in the Computer menu. You can use it to call the SE Manager (addressed, for instance, with https://localhost).
As with remote operation, further authentication must be provided for the SE Manager with the current account. After you have logged in successfully, the SE Manager offers the functionality for the user role which corresponds to the account.
Other functions of the desktop on the local console include functions for calling a terminal window, for locking the screen, for configuring the screen saver and the mouse, and for logging out.
Security-relevant actions
- When you leave your workstation, at least the screen should be locked.
Caution: the screen contents survive beyond a logout and login. - If you are absent from the workstation for a lengthy period, you are recommended to log out. The screen contents are then lost.
- In the event of inactivity, the screen saver locks the Gnome desktop.
The default timeout setting for the Gnome desktop is 10 minutes. You can adjust this setting to your requirements.