Applies to: BLAZE Cloud

Summary

This article explains the differences connecting to the cloud at the System and Organization level.

Prerequisites

Log in to BLAZE desktop with your cloud account.

System users only see Systems where they have an assigned role (blue arrow). Global users see all Systems.

In the example below, System and Global users can select Connect next to each individual System to access it directly (blue arrow). Global users can select the Organization (red arrow)

Accessing a System Directly via Cloud

There are several reasons why you might want to connect directly to a System (typically also a site):

• You only need to see devices connected to that System.
   
• You need to create a local or cloud based username in that System.
   
• You want to access all supported features including Object and Event searching or device management for connected devices. Most local features are supported while accessing the System directly through Cloud.

To access a System directly, locate it in the Connection list and select Connect. The list shows only systems where you have permissions

Accessing an Organization via Cloud

There are several reasons why you might want to connect at the Organization level:

• You want to access devices from across multiple systems in a cross system layout.
   
• You want to add or manage global users.
   
• You want to manage system users (make changes to existing users).