Creating an LDAP connection

To synchronize an RBAC user database with an LDAP-based user registry, you must establish a connection with an LDAP server.

For information about modifying LDAP connections, see Modifying-LDAP-connections.

Before you begin

Obtain the certificate needed to secure the connection between the Application Server and the LDAP server. For more information about obtaining this certificate, see Obtaining a certificate used to trust the LDAP server.

To create an LDAP connection

  1. In the RBAC Manager folder, select LDAP Synchronization > LDAP Connections.
  2. Create a new LDAP connection by right-clicking and selecting New > LDAP Connection.
    The New Connection wizard appears.
  3. Provide information for the LDAP connection, as described in the following topics:
  4. Click Finish at any time to close the wizard and save your changes.

 

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