> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.sentinelsoftware.com/sentinel-help-center/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.sentinelsoftware.com/sentinel-help-center/resources/user-training-guide.md).

# User Training Guide

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Use this guide as your central point of reference for Sentinel training.
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<summary>1)    Sentinel Configuration</summary>

Configuration settings are used to manage Sentinel User Accounts, PeopleSoft Database Connections, and systemwide configurations for Sentinel modules.&#x20;

#### Security Administrators | System Administrators

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Introduction
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* [Dashboard](/sentinel-help-center/sentinel-overview/dashboard.md)
* [Environments](/sentinel-help-center/sentinel-overview/environments.md)
* [User Hub](/sentinel-help-center/sentinel-overview/user-hub.md)
* [Requests](/sentinel-help-center/sentinel-overview/requests.md)
* [Reports](/sentinel-help-center/sentinel-overview/reports.md)

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System Setup (Required before use)
```

* [Sentinel User Accounts](/sentinel-help-center/settings/sentinel-accounts.md)
* [PeopleSoft Data Connections](/sentinel-help-center/settings/databases.md)
* [System Settings](/sentinel-help-center/settings/system-settings.md)
* [Job Data Query](/sentinel-help-center/settings/system-settings.md#job-data-source-define-a-custom-query)
* [Single Sign-On](/sentinel-help-center/installation-and-updates/single-sign-on.md) (Optional)

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Application Options (Optional)
```

* [Access Request Settings](/sentinel-help-center/settings/access-request-settings.md)&#x20;
* [Role Groups](/sentinel-help-center/settings/role-groups.md)
* [Role Approvers](/sentinel-help-center/settings/role-approvers.md)
* [Custom Forms](/sentinel-help-center/settings/custom-forms.md)
* [Sensitive Data Settings](/sentinel-help-center/settings/sensitive-data-settings.md)
* [Security Log](/sentinel-help-center/settings/security-logging.md)

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<summary>2)    Security Administration</summary>

The Security Administration module is designed to help PeopleSoft Security Administrators analyze and update permissions for Users, Roles, and Permission Lists.&#x20;

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Users should have prior PeopleSoft Security administration experience.
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#### PeopleSoft Security Administrators | Technical Analysts

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Security Updates 
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1. [User Security Setup (Sentinel Accounts)](/sentinel-help-center/settings/sentinel-accounts.md)
2. [Permission Lists](/sentinel-help-center/security-administration/permission-lists.md)
3. [Roles](/sentinel-help-center/security-administration/roles.md)
4. [User Profiles](/sentinel-help-center/security-administration/users.md)
5. [Dynamic Security](/sentinel-help-center/security-administration/dynamic-security.md)
6. [Temporary Access](/sentinel-help-center/security-administration/temporary-access.md)
7. [Fluid Security](/sentinel-help-center/security-administration/fluid-security.md)
8. [Security Matrix](/sentinel-help-center/security-administration/security-matrix.md)
9. [Compare Reports ](/sentinel-help-center/security-administration/compare-reports.md)

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<summary>3)    Security Reports</summary>

Security reports provide an analysis of the permissions assigned to Users, Roles, and Permission Lists in each PeopleSoft environment.

#### Administrators | Functional Analysts | Data Owners

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Security Analysis Reports
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* [Page Analysis](/sentinel-help-center/security-reports/page-analysis.md)
* [User Access](/sentinel-help-center/security-reports/user-access.md)
* [Role Access](/sentinel-help-center/security-reports/role-access.md)
* [Permission List Access](/sentinel-help-center/security-reports/permission-list-access.md)
* [Query Analysis](/sentinel-help-center/security-reports/query-analysis.md)
* [Compare Users ](/sentinel-help-center/security-reports/compare-users.md)
* [PeopleTools Access](/sentinel-help-center/security-reports/peopletools-access.md)
* [Portal Updates](/sentinel-help-center/security-reports/portal-menus.md)

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<summary>4)    Audit Review</summary>

Audit review includes reports for periodic reviews of user access.  Reports summarize user access to a particular Role, Page, or Audit Control. They are intended for Supervisors and Data Owners to review access for internal or external audit assignments.&#x20;

#### Security Administrators | Functional Analysts | Data Owners &#x20;

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Reports
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1. [Audit User Security Setup](/sentinel-help-center/audit-review/audit-review-setup.md)
2. [Audit Report Pre-Requisites](/sentinel-help-center/settings/sensitive-data-settings.md)
3. [Audit Report Types](/sentinel-help-center/audit-review/audit-review-setup.md#types-of-audit-reports)
4. [Report Settings](/sentinel-help-center/audit-review/privileged-access.md#settings)
5. [Scheduling & Distribution](/sentinel-help-center/audit-review/privileged-access.md#reports)

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User Access Reviews
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1. [Reviewing User Access](/sentinel-help-center/audit-review/privileged-access.md#how-to-review-users-with-privileged-access)
2. [Generating Reports](/sentinel-help-center/audit-review/privileged-access.md#reports)
3. [Manager Reports](/sentinel-help-center/audit-review/manager-reports.md)
4. [Audit Notifications](/sentinel-help-center/audit-review/notifications.md)

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<summary>5)    Manager Reports</summary>

The Manager Dashboard allows Supervisors a view their direct reports and audit modules that have been assigned to them.&#x20;

#### Supervisors | Managers with Direct Reports | Functional Managers | Data Owners

1. [Manager Security Setup](/sentinel-help-center/audit-review/manager-reports.md#my-reports-and-employees-setup)
2. [My Employees](/sentinel-help-center/audit-review/manager-reports.md#my-employees)
3. [Audit Reports Setup](/sentinel-help-center/audit-review/audit-review-setup.md)
4. [Audit Report Types](/sentinel-help-center/audit-review/audit-review-setup.md#types-of-audit-reports)
5. [Report Scheduling & Sharing](/sentinel-help-center/audit-review/privileged-access.md#reports)

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<summary>6)    Access Requests</summary>

The Access Requests Module provides a platform to Submit, Approve, and Provision Security Changes. It streamlines requesting access and eliminates email or paper requests.

#### Security Administrators | Functional Analysts | Data Owners&#x20;

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Setup
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1. [Access Request Pre-Requisites](/sentinel-help-center/access-requests/implementation-guide.md#project-stages)
2. [User Security Setup](/sentinel-help-center/access-requests/implementation-guide.md#user-types)
3. [Access Request Configuration Settings](/sentinel-help-center/access-requests/implementation-guide.md#configuration-settings)
4. [Workflows & Routing](/sentinel-help-center/access-requests/workflows-and-routing.md)
5. [Apply Changes (Auto-Provisioning)](/sentinel-help-center/access-requests/apply-changes.md#automatically-apply-changes-auto-provisioning)

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Request Tickets
```

1. [Submit New Request](/sentinel-help-center/access-requests/submit-new-request.md)
2. [Review & Approve](/sentinel-help-center/access-requests/review-and-approve-requests.md)
3. [Apply Changes](/sentinel-help-center/access-requests/apply-changes.md)

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