Predator PDM IT Requirements
Overview
IT requirements are minimal, but vital to a successful implementation.
Software Installation
Vaults Folder
The vault is stored in a folder and is located on a file share. The folder must be accessible by the Windows Service Account
Folder Requirements
- Accessible by the Windows service account
- Accessible by Predator DNC (when applicable)
Example path
- \\server\predator\vaults\
Windows Service Account
A service account, i.e. functional account, is widely used within Predator applications. The primary role of the service account is to facilitate access to file share
Permissions Required
- Full access to the Vaults folder
- Ability to run Predator DNC Service (when applicable)
- Local Administrator Rights on Predator DNC server (when applicable)
- Does not expire (at minimum, expires once a year)
Example account names
- predator
- predator_admin
- predator_pdm
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