Authorization is the setting of user privileges to determine what users are able to do after accessing a system.

Simphony Essentials handles authorization using a role-based access control (RBAC) mechanism. RBAC defines a set of privileges and actions that can be performed for each role. Administrators assign one or more roles to each user depending on their specific access requirements to the different features and functions within Simphony Essentials. Follow the principle of “least privilege” when assigning roles to users; in other words, only assign the required roles for their duties.

User privileges are configured in EMC. Refer to the Oracle MICROS Simphony Essentials Configuration Guide for more information about creating and assigning roles to Simphony Essentials users.