Create Intermediate Node

An intermediate node is an optional node in the VOSS Automate hierarchy. It is located between the standard hierarchy nodes (Provider, Reseller, Customer, and Site).

An intermediate node can be used to logically group other nodes, and to restrict access by administrators to a defined subset of nodes. For example, intermediate nodes could be used to group customers by industry, or sites by geography.

When an intermediate node is created, no default administrator is created for it. Adding an administrator for an intermediate node is a separate step.

To create an intermediate node:

1. Log in as an administrator at the hierarchy level where you want to create the intermediate node.

   For example, to create an intermediate node to group sites, log in as the customer administrator.

2. From the Hierarchy form click Add.

3. Enter the following information for the node:

   Field	Description
   Name	The name of the node. This field is mandatory. Note: Once you enter a name, it cannot be changed.
   Description	A detailed description of the node (optional).

4. Click Save.

   The intermediate node is created in the hierarchy.

Next Steps

• Define a local administrator for the intermediate node.

• Then create nodes underneath the intermediate node that the intermediate node local administrator can manage.