New User Role (Management Studio)

Use this page to create an item-level role definition. An item-level role definition is a named collection of tasks that enumerate the tasks a user can perform in relation to folders, reports, models, resources, and shared data sources. An example of an item-level role definition is the predefined Browser role that identifies the kinds of actions a report end user might require for navigating folders and viewing reports.

Role definitions are intended to be few in number. Most organizations only require a few role definitions. However, if the predefined role definitions are insufficient, you can vary them or create new ones.

Options

• Name
  Type the name of the role definition. A role definition name must be unique within the report server namespace. A name must contain at least one alphanumeric character. It can also include spaces and some symbols. Do not use the following characters when specifying a name:

  ; ? : @ & = + , $ / * < >

  " /

• Description
  Type a description that explains how to use the role and enumerates what the role supports.

• Task
  Select the tasks that can be performed through this role. You cannot create new tasks or modify the existing tasks that are supported by Reporting Services. Only item-level tasks can be used in an item-level role definition.

• Task Description
  Shows a description of the task that enumerates the operations or permissions that the task supports.

See Also

Reference

Report Server in Management Studio F1 Help

Concepts

Role Definitions