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snapshot_user built-in role and create_snapshot cluster priv (#212)
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This is the docs part for the `snapshot_user` role and the `create_snapshot`
cluster privilege which were added in
[elastic/elasticsearch#35820](elastic/elasticsearch#35820)
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albertzaharovits committed Feb 19, 2019
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6 changes: 6 additions & 0 deletions docs/en/stack/security/authorization/built-in-roles.asciidoc
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assigned the `kibana_user` role and a role that grants them access to the data
that will be used to generate reports.

[[built-in-roles-snapshot-user]] `snapshot_user`::
Grants the necessary privileges to create snapshots of **all** the indices and
to view their metadata. This role enables users to view the configuration of
existing snapshot repositories and snapshot details. It does not grant authority
to remove or add repositories or to restore snapshots. It also does not enable
to change index settings or to read or update index data.

[[built-in-roles-superuser]] `superuser`::
Grants full access to the cluster, including all indices and data. A user with
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4 changes: 4 additions & 0 deletions docs/en/stack/security/authorization/privileges.asciidoc
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Expand Up @@ -12,6 +12,10 @@ This section lists the privileges that you can assign to a role.
All cluster administration operations, like snapshotting, node shutdown/restart,
settings update, rerouting, or managing users and roles.

`create_snapshot`::
Privileges to create snapshots for existing repositories. Can also list and view
details on existing repositories and snapshots.

`manage`::
Builds on `monitor` and adds cluster operations that change values in the cluster.
This includes snapshotting, updating settings, and rerouting. It also includes
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