Who has the authority to delete or modify traces in an enterprise geodatabase?

The authority to delete or modify traces in an enterprise geodatabase typically resides with the Portal UN owner. This role usually encompasses permissions to manage utility network assets and maintain the integrity of the network’s operational data. The Portal UN owner has elevated privileges that allow them to oversee and administer traces, which are critical in analyzing and resolving utility network workflows.

In utility network management, traces are used for tasks such as analyzing connectivity, isolating faults, and assessing the flow of utility services. The ability to modify or delete these traces is essential to ensure that the data representation is accurate and up-to-date, and this responsibility is often centralized with the individual who owns or administers the utility network within the portal.

Other roles such as database administrators may oversee database management but do not necessarily have specific permissions regarding utility network traces unless granted. Field app users and web app developers typically operate with permissions designed for their roles, focusing on data entry and application development, respectively, rather than the administrative responsibilities associated with deleting or modifying traces. Hence, their permissions are generally more limited compared to that of the Portal UN owner.