# How to configure CMDB Asset Data access based on Location or Department in the SapphireIMS CMDB?

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**Created:** [February 25, 2021, 7:01am UTC](https://community.sapphireims.com/t/how-to-configure-cmdb-asset-data-access-based-on-location-or-department-in-the-sapphireims-cmdb/197 "2021-02-25T07:01:00Z")\
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This can be achieved using CMDB Roles. The CMDB Roles can be configured from the “Settings Tab-\> Asset and Inventory Management-\> Assets-\> Roles” page. For more information, please refer to the SapphireIMS Online Help Portal Link: [Asset Roles](https://sapphireims.com/help/Asset_Roles.htm)