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The document outlines the hierarchical access control for an Autonomous Server in Bentley MicroStation, detailing the access levels for System Administrators, Software Development Teams, Security and Compliance Teams, and End-Users. It describes the process for log retrieval and sharing, emphasizing data security and controlled access. The conclusion highlights that only higher authorities can access server logs, ensuring auditability and protection against unauthorized access.

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Hierarchy of Access To An Autonomous Server GPT and Sources

The document outlines the hierarchical access control for an Autonomous Server in Bentley MicroStation, detailing the access levels for System Administrators, Software Development Teams, Security and Compliance Teams, and End-Users. It describes the process for log retrieval and sharing, emphasizing data security and controlled access. The conclusion highlights that only higher authorities can access server logs, ensuring auditability and protection against unauthorized access.

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Hierarchy of Access to an Autonomous Server in the Case of Bentley

MicroStation

In the context of Bentley MicroStation, which is a CAD software used for infrastructure
design, the server architecture typically includes multiple layers of access control to ensure
security and data integrity. Below is a structured explanation of who has access to the main
server, who can retrieve logs, and how logs are shared.

1. Hierarchical Access Control to the Main Server

A company using Bentley MicroStation in an enterprise setting would typically have an


Autonomous Server (on-premise or cloud-based) managing software licenses, design data,
and logs. The access hierarchy is as follows:

A. System Administrator (Highest Authority)

 Who? IT Admins, Lead Engineers, or C-Suite Executives (e.g., CTO)


 Access Level: Full access to the main server, including software code repositories,
logs, user activity, and configurations.
 Actions Allowed:
o Modify access control settings
o View and extract log files
o Manage user roles and permissions
o Perform software updates and patches
o Provide logs to other stakeholders (if required)

B. Software Development Team (Limited Access)

 Who? Developers, Software Engineers, CAD Specialists


 Access Level: Read/write access to the codebase but limited to their respective roles.
 Actions Allowed:
o Modify specific parts of the software (if in-house development is allowed)
o Access logs for debugging (only if granted permission)
o Submit requests to system administrators for log access

C. Security and Compliance Team (Auditors)

 Who? Security officers, Compliance managers


 Access Level: Read-only access to logs for security audits.
 Actions Allowed:
o Analyze logs for security threats
o Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards
o Generate reports but cannot modify logs

D. End-Users (Lowest Access)

 Who? Engineers, Designers, Drafters using Bentley MicroStation


 Access Level: No direct access to the server logs.
 Actions Allowed:
o Use the software with assigned permissions
o Report issues but cannot retrieve logs directly
o Request logs through the IT/Admin team if necessary

2. How Logs are Shared in this Scenario?

In the given scenario, a higher authority (System Administrator or Lead Engineer) has
access to the main server and needs to share logs. The process typically follows:

1. Retrieval from the Server:


o The administrator logs into the server hosting Bentley MicroStation.
o They navigate to the log directory (e.g., stored in a database, cloud storage, or
local server logs).
o They extract system logs, error logs, or access logs based on the request.
2. Creation of a Copy:
o The logs are either exported as a CSV, JSON, or text file.
o If needed, the logs can be sanitized (redacting sensitive info like
credentials) before sharing.
3. Secure Sharing:
o Logs are shared via a secure method:
 Email (internal email with encryption)
 Cloud-based services (e.g., OneDrive, SharePoint, AWS S3)
 FTP/SFTP servers
o If strict security is required, logs are shared only with authorized personnel
with multi-factor authentication (MFA).

3. Visual Representation of the Hierarchy

Server Access Model in Bentley MicroStation Setup

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[ Main Server ]
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[ System Administrator ] [ Security Team ]
| |
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| | | |
[ Development Team ] [ IT Support ] [ End-Users (No Access) ]

4. Conclusion
In this case, the higher authority (System Administrator or Lead Engineer) is the only
one with access to the main server logs. When sharing, they create a copy of the logs
instead of providing direct access to the server. This ensures:

 Data Security: No unauthorized access to the main server.


 Controlled Sharing: Only necessary information is shared.
 Auditability: The transfer can be logged for tracking.

Source: https://www.forestadmin.com/blog/user-roles-and-permissions-in-software-development/

Bently source: https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/ProjectWise%20Administrator%20Help-


v12/en/GUID-687490C3-E625-364B-333F-5E8FC75D9C5A.html?

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https://www.simplilearn.com/systems-administrator-article

https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/job-levels

https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/1za6em/title_hierarchyprogression/?rdt=36117

https://arstechnica.com/civis/threads/structure-of-your-it-department.1188619/

https://forums.anandtech.com/threads/system-admin-team-hierarchy.257700/

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/274123/how-do-you-handle-developer-access-to-windows-
servers

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