Product specifications

Managing LDAP Accounts
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At this time, Avid ISIS currently only supports Microsoft Active Directory. ISIS might not be compatible with other
LDAP implementations.
Opening LDAP Sync Tool
You can use the LDAP Sync Tool to configure LDAP connections. If you have not previously configured a
connection, you must enter the connection name and other information specific to the particular LDAP server.
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All connection information is stored locally for the connecting user’s account. If you try to connect from a different
workstation or as another user, you have to re-enter the ISIS and LDAP login information.
To open LDAP Sync Tool:
1. Do one of the following:
t (Windows) From the Start menu select Avid >LDAPSyncTool > Avid LDAP Sync Tool.
t (Macintosh) Select Applications > Avid ISIS Tools > LDAP Sync Tool.
The Avid ISIS Login dialog box opens.
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If the LDAP Sync tool is not installed, see “ISIS Toolbox” on page 123.
2. Type the following information in the appropriate text boxes:
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Contact your IT administrator to obtain your LDAP login information. Three failed connection attempts
might result in your LDAP user account being disabled.
3. Click Connect.
- If this is the first time using this tool, the LDAP Group Selection window opens. For more information
about using the LDAP Group Selection window, see
“Synchronizing LDAP and ISIS Accounts” on
page 102
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- If the tool has been used before on this workstation, the main window opens.
Field Value
Hostname Fully qualified name of the LDAP server to which you are connecting
Password Connecting user’s LDAP password.