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).

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:

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

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 HistoryUpload History of all players on the network. He or she can view Automated TasksAutomated Tasks scheduled by the system and execute those tasks manually. A System Administrator can also perform all the tasks of an 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 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 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 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.

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