Re: Rights to install programs



Really depends on character of the install.

However, if you give someone privileges that let them install
whatever they want, even if you find a way to do this so they
are not an administrator (hope to limit them) then you have
given them all that they need to be able to do anything and to
be or act like an administrator. In other words, doing what
you want does not really limit them if they want more.


"instauratio" <instauratio@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:7F6AE9E5-41E6-4135-AFDF-858F3491C44A@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>I have a network with 50 users. Right now, I have it set up so users can't
> install programs. This worked fine but now I have a "power user" who wants
> me
> to make him and network administrator so that he can install programs.
>
> How can I give him rights to install but not anything more? Is this a
> practical request or question? Is it possible to open the security enough
> that he can do installations but not cause accidental harm? Can someone
> give
> me pointers or links to the appropriate info? I can seem to narrow my
> search
> to the specific need.
>
> Since he is a senior member of this firm, I'm obliged to do his bidding -
> and find it hard to convince him of the pit falls. From security stand
> point,
> I'm aware of the risks involved.


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