Create a Custom Group

Why Create a Custom Group?

Most predefined groups are either very broad (PUBLIC, SASUSERS) or very narrow and highly privileged (SAS Administrators). Create more groups for these reasons:

To manage permissions for distinct classes of access. For example, you might create a group for each business unit or functional area of responsibility.
To make a shared credential available to multiple users. See Store Shared Credentials for a DBMS.

How to Create a Custom Group

On the Plug-ins tab, select User Manager and make sure you are in the correct repository.

Note: You usually create groups in the foundation repository. You can also create groups in custom repositories.
Right-click and select NewGroup.
In the Properties dialog box:
1. On the General tab, enter a name.
2. On the Members tab, assign user or groups to the new group.
3. If you want to make this group a member of other groups or roles, use the Groups and Roles tab.
4. If you are using this group to make a shared account available, add a shared login on the Accounts tab.

Note: You don't have to make changes on the group's Authorization tab. This tab has no effect on what the group can do.