This section explains the Resource Orchestrator user roles and the functions available to each user.
The Resource Orchestrator user roles and the functions available to each user are as follow:
Figure 2.1 Resource Orchestrator User Roles and the Functions Available to Each User
Infrastructure Administrators
Resource Orchestrator provides a Logical Server (hereinafter L-Server) function which defines logical specifications (number of CPUs, memory capacity, disk capacity, number of NICs, etc.) for ICT resources within a private cloud (servers, storage, and networks).
The system (platform) that connects two or more L-Servers on a network is called an L-Platform.
The infrastructure administrator manages the ICT resources (servers, storage, and networks) in a private cloud.
Using Resource Orchestrator, infrastructure administrators collectively manage ICT resources in resource pools, while monitoring the load and performing addition, replacement, and maintenance of ICT resources when necessary.
System Operation Administrators
System operation administrators manage the operation of the entire system. System administrators install and configure systems.
Administrator privileges for the operating system are required. Normally the roles of the infrastructure administrator and system operation administrator are performed concurrently.
Tenant Administrators
Tenant administrators prepare a pre-defined L-Platform environment template (L-Platform template) according to tenant user needs, and release it to tenant users.
In accordance with the application process, tenant administrators may also receive and review applications from tenant users.
Tenant administrators can check the usage status and monitor the operational statuses of tenant users.
Tenant Users
Tenant users can apply to use L-Platforms, and use L-Platforms configured according to their application.
When the authorization of the tenant administration department manager is required for an application, tenant users must request authorization from the manager in accordance with the application process.
The Functions Available to the Majority of Resource Orchestrator Users
For details on Resource Orchestrator user roles and the functions available for use, refer to "5.1.2 Roles and Available Operations".
The functions available to the majority of Resource Orchestrator users are as follow:
Main Function | Description | Target Users |
|---|---|---|
Standardize L-Platforms (L-Platform templates) | Creates and publishes multiple logical configuration templates (L-Platform templates) for servers, storage, and networks. | Infrastructure Administrators or Tenant Administrators |
Subscribe to an L-Platform | Search for and select L-Platform templates suitable for the purpose from amongst those published and subscribe. | Tenant Administrators or Tenant Users |
Use L-Platforms | L-Platforms that meet one's needs can be used, as necessary. | Tenant Users |
Viewing usage charges | L-Platform usage can be monitored as usage charge information. Usage charges are calculated based on the amount of L-Platform usage or charge information. The calculated usage charges can be viewed. | Infrastructure Administrators or Tenant Administrators |
Safe use of ICT resources by tenants in multiple departments | ICT resources can be shared by multiple departments while maintaining security. | Tenant Administrators |
Effective use of ICT resources | ICT resources can be managed as a collection of resources (resource pool). They can be used effectively, according to changes in usage. | Infrastructure Administrators |
Visualization of ICT resources | The status of ICT resource usage can be easily checked from the dashboard. The availability of resource pools can be monitored on the dashboard. | Infrastructure Administrators or Tenant Administrators |
Function that ROR Console Offers
In Resource Orchestrator, the GUI provides the ROR Console.
The ROR Console provides the two following types of windows.
Windows intended for tenant administrators and tenant users
Windows intended for tenant administrators and tenant users are provided for L-Platform and user information operations.
These windows are configured by tenant administrators themselves, and have been provided to reduce the infrastructure administrator workload.
Windows intended for infrastructure administrators
Operation windows and dashboard windows intended for infrastructure administrators are also provided for L-Platform and user information operations.
These windows are provided to enable infrastructure administrators to display and operate all L-Platform and tenant information and to access important information quickly.
The table below shows the functions provided by the ROR Console.
Function | Overview | Infra | Tenants | Tenants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Home | The window displayed immediately after login to the ROR Console. A function list and notifications are displayed. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Dashboard (Pool Conditions) | Displays the resource pool usage status. | Yes | Yes | - |
Dashboard (System Conditions) | Displays L-Server performance information and configuration information | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Dashboard (Capacity Planning) | Anticipate the demand for resource pools and perform simulations of VM guest reallocations. | Yes | Yes | - |
Resource | A window for managing the resource pool and the relationship of resources to L-Server. | Yes | - | - |
Template | A window for managing L-Platform Templates | Yes | Yes | - |
L-Platform | A window for managing L-Platforms. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Request | A window for assessing and approving L-Platform usage applications and other applications from tenant users. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Tenants | A window for managing tenants and users belonging to tenants. | Yes | Yes | - |
Usage Charges | Records of usage charges can be viewed. | Yes | Yes | - |
Account | A window for changing a logged in user's information and password. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Help | Displays this product's manuals. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
