Types of users

There are several types of users, referred to as personas, which can be created using Sterling File Gateway. They are:

• System Administrator - installs and maintains system software. Handles functions that require access to Sterling File Gateway. Creates initial administrative users. Configures services and adapters for sending and receiving files. Manages extensibility features. Moves resources and configurations between systems.
• Integration Architect - creates partner groups, communities, routing channel templates, producer file structures, and consumer file structures. Converts Sterling File Gateway user to use distributed mailbox.
• Route Provisioner - creates and manages partners, group membership, and routing channels.
• Operator - monitors system status and file activity. Troubleshoots problems to resolve them and restore file transfer operations. Can replay or redeliver transfers. Generates reports, views logs, and subscribes for their own notifications. Can create, read (view), update and delete communities and partners.
• Partner user - uploads and downloads files from the myFileGateway partner interface, or sends and receives files through one of the communications protocols. Views their activity, subscribes for their notifications about their activities, manages their password, and generates reports about their activities. Are producers and consumers.