Understanding the Scenario:The GIS administrator wants to simultaneously grant access to multiple users for a branch-versioned feature class in an enterprise geodatabase. Managing permissions for individual users can be inefficient, especially for larger teams, making roles a better solution.
Why Grant Permissions to a Role:
* Role-Based Access Control (RBAC):In enterprise geodatabases, assigning permissions to a role allows administrators to define access levels once and apply them to multiple users who are members of that role. This simplifies management and ensures consistent permission levels across users.
* Branch Versioning Considerations:In branch versioned datasets, role-based permissions ensure that all users working with the feature class can access, edit, or view data as needed without individual customization.
Steps to Assign Permissions to a Role:
* Create a role in the database or use an existing one.
* Assign permissions for the branch versioned feature class to the role (e.g., read, edit, or administrative permissions).
* Add users to the role.
* All users in the role inherit the permissions automatically.
References:
* Esri Documentation: Best practices for managing permissions in enterprise geodatabases: Managing Users and Roles.
* Branch Versioning Overview: Information on the unique requirements for branch versioned data:
Branch Versioning.
Why the Correct Answer is A:Using roles allows the GIS administrator to efficiently grant and manage access for multiple users at once. Options like lists or groups are not applicable in the context of enterprise geodatabases, as roles are the standard mechanism for assigning permissions.