Under Review
over 7 years ago

Use pre-determined Administrator account always

Situation

  • Selected "Run as administrator"
  • Logged in user is local admin

When these scripts run, they are being done so by the logged in user because he/she has local admin rights.  This is not ideal because the pre-defined Desktop Authority user has special permissions to Active Directory or SQL tables that need to be modified.

 

I am looking for a way (besides embedding run as commands in the scripts) to force Desktop Authority to always use pre-determined administrator account.

ryan.miller_58446
  • 1 month ago

    For consistent access and security, it’s best to use a pre-determined Administrator account always when managing system settings or installing software, as it ensures proper permissions and reduces the risk of errors or unauthorized changes. Just like knowing what happens if a cat eats mushrooms?—which can lead to symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, or even serious toxicity depending on the type—having a clear and controlled setup helps prevent unexpected problems and keeps your system running safely and smoothly.

  • 4 months ago

    Using a pre-determined Administrator account always is essential for maintaining control and security over your system or platform, ensuring that only authorized users can make critical changes. This practice helps streamline management and safeguard sensitive data. Similarly, when managing apps or tools like Insta Pro Update, having a designated administrator account allows for smooth updates, feature management, and enhanced security, ensuring that only trusted users can access advanced settings and updates for a more optimized experience.

  • over 7 years ago

    This has been a challenge for me as well. I think there should be an option where you can choose to use the local administrator or the Desktop Authority admin account.

    We grant a variety of application, SQL and file/folder access that we grant to the Desktop  Authority account, but would never assign to a user who happens to have local administrative rights for a variety of reasons, including needing to add a printer or for one specific application.

    The current behavior adds a variable which could break scripted functionality.