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Iterated Search

This option repeatedly invokes the Basic Roles search function (refer to previous section). However, to implement different search strategies, e.g., search for roles with maximal number of users, the iterated search may require tens and even hundreds of iterations of Basic Search. In each iteration, search parameters are adjusted according to the results of the previous search. If the search is successful, CA GovernanceMinder retains the top role candidate, and proceeds to the next search.

Note: Since iterated searches are extensive and can take a long time, we recommend using the Basic search for interactive analysis and schedule iterated searches to run during periods of low activity such as over night.

One of three types of maximizing strategies can be selected in the Preferred Search Mode drop-down menu:

Prefer many users

Many users will be proposed who have the same set of resources.

Prefer many resources

Many resources will be proposed that have the same users associated with them.

Prefer many user-resource connections

Each discovered role will have many users and resources associated with it.

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Basic Roles