Laserfiche Snapshot Security & Data Validation

The two main reasons that Laserfiche Snapshot requires a connection to the Laserfiche repository are security and data validation. By prompting users to authenticate to a Laserfiche repository, Snapshot ensures that Laserfiche security is not bypassed. The current user will only be able to see the folders, fields, tags, and volumes to which they have been granted access. Additionally, this prevents unauthorized users from creating content in folders where they do not have sufficient rights.

Data validation is another reason why Laserfiche Snapshot establishes a connection to a Laserfiche repository. After a user successfully authenticates, Snapshot refreshes the list of available templates, fields, volumes, and tags. If previously configured settings do not match the updated repository information, those settings are reset to a default configuration.

Granting the Log on as a batch job right

When using Snapshot as a shared printer, you may need to grant the user who authenticates to the Laserfiche repository the Log on as Batch Job right in Windows Group Policy.

To grant a Windows user the Log on as Batch Job right

  1. On the computer where Snapshot is installed as a shared printer, sign in with an account that has administrative privileges.
  2. Open the Start menu.
  3. Launch gpedit.msc from the Run dialog box or the search box. The Local Group Policy Editor opens.
  4. Expand Computer Configuration.
  5. Expand Windows Settings.
  6. Expand Security Settings.
  7. Expand Local Policies.
  8. Select User Rights Assignment.
  9. Double-click Log on as Batch Job.
  10. Click Add User or Group.
  11. Add the Windows user account that will authenticate to the repository, and click OK.
  12. Click OK to save the changes.