User with "configure" rights can't update contacts

[hhlodge]

Hi,

I've set up a user so he can update Notes and tweak plugin args to his group's liking. I mostly wanted them to be able to manage who gets contacted for all their hosts and services. They have a Notifications tab, but the individual and contact groups dialog boxes are empty. Screenshot of what they see and how they're configured below. Anything I can do to enable this? Thanks.

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[lmiltchev]

Users set with "user level privileges" don't have access to the Core Config Manager. For more information on User Rights, you can read our documentation on the topic:
http://assets.nagios.com/downloads/nagi ... Rights.pdf
You can have a "partial workaround" by adding a user, who will have access to the Nagios Core Config Manager. It can be done through: "Core Config Manager" -> "Config Manager Admin" (left panel menu) -> "Manage Config Access" -> "Add New". You can assign different levels of control, according to your needs. The user will be able to manage the contacts (add, delete, etc.), however I don't think this user will be able to view individual contacts or contact groups under "send alert notifications to..."

[hhlodge]

Yes, I've read that doc. It doesn't explain the keys/keyhole weirdness though. Is that in some other doc?

[lmiltchev]

Unfortunately, we don't have a document covering this topic, yet. We will be working on creating one and posting it to the Nagios Library.

[hhlodge]

Well I guess I'll just click on boxes and see what happens.

[lmiltchev]

Let us know if this "workaround" helped you solve some of your problems, regarding user's rights / permissions. We would appreciate your feedback on this issue.