BSNEE Application Administration

A BrightSign Network Enterprise Edition instance is managed by System Administrators and Order Administrators. These administrators oversee the network by managing system networks and invoices. Though System Administrators and Order Administrators have access to a similar UI, the permissions for each are slightly different. The UI is divided into seven tabs, one for each major feature. A System Administrator has access to all seven tabs, while an Order Administrator has access to only three (Networks, Invoices, and Subscriptions). See the section corresponding to each tab to learn how to manage the BrightSign Network Enterprise Edition (BSNEE).

Post-Installation Steps

If you just completed installing your BSNEE instance, you’ll need to make sure BSNEE is installed properly.

You can ensure that BSNEE is installed and functioning properly by adding files to your library using the network. This can be done in BrightAuthor or through the registered domain name you used when installing BSNEE. However, for both options, you must first create a network Administrator. These steps are included in the BSNEE Installation Guide. If you haven't completed them already, follow these steps:

1. Open a web browser, navigate to the application Sign In page using the URL specified during installation.

2. Sign in as the System Administrator using the credentials specified during installation.

3. Navigate to the Networks tab.

4. Click Create Network and set an Network Name, User Email, and set of Subscriptions (the subscriptions are not relevant for this test and can be changed later).

5. Complete the process using one of the following methods.

WebUI

1. Log in to BSNEE with your newly created network credentials.

2. Click the Playlist tab and select Add New Playlist.

3. Type any name and click Create. You will be redirected to a new page.

4. Click Add Files.

5. Select a file and click Start Upload. If the file uploads successfully, then you know that your administrator credentials are functioning properly.

BrightAuthor

1. In BrightAuthor, click Tools > Sign in to BrightSign Network.

2. Log in to BSNEE using your newly created network credentials.

3. Select the Edit tab.

4. Drag any file into the playlist area.

5. Click Upload to network in the upper-right portion of the screen. If the file uploads successfully, you know that BSNEE is functioning properly.

Roles

Managing BSNEE requires an understanding of the various roles, which are arranged in a hierarchy based on permissions:

System Administrator

The primary role of the System Administrator is to maintain the BSNEE system. Unlike the Order Administrator, the System Administrator has access to the Upload History of all players on the network. He or she can view Automated Tasks scheduled by the system and execute those tasks manually. A System Administrator can also perform all the tasks of an Order Administrator.

Order Administrator

The Order Administrator is in charge of creating and overseeing Networks, Subscriptions, and Invoices. The Order Administrator can create networks for Network Administrators.

Network Administrator 

Network Administrators have full control of an individual network. This includes tasks like uploading content, changing content, and scheduling presentations. Network Administrators can also create Users. When creating a new User, a Network Administrator selects a specific role for the new User. He or she can also change the role associated with a created User at any point.

Users 

Users are associated with specific roles that each have a set of permissions within a network. Only Network Administrators and customized User accounts with the appropriate permissions can change the roles of a User. These are the different User roles: Network Administrator, Creator, General Manager, Network Manager, Publisher, and Viewer. You can learn more about each User role in the WebUI user guide.

The WebUI Sign-In Page

The layout and functionality of the BrightSign Network WebUI will depend on the User role, which determines his or her permissions. However, all users on the network use the same login page.

Administrator User Interface Icons

These are the icons you will encounter in the Administrator User Interface:

Open	Create or add new items.
Open	Search for items.
	Edit settings.
	Delete an item.
	Perform a task immediately.
	Healthy: The network connection is active.
	Connection Lost: The network connection has been lost.
	Inactive: The network connection is inactive.
	Disconnected: The player does not have a subscription, or its subscription has expired.
	Calendar: Use to select a date.