Users Guide

Attribute settings matrix
Field Name Description
Base DN Refers to the Distinguished Name (DN) where the users are searched by ASM.
It is the Distinguished Name (DN) of the starting point for directory server
searches.
For example: CN=Users,DC=mydomain,Dc=com
Filter Refers to the filters that enable you to define search criteria. For example:
objectClass=*
User Name Attribute Refers to the Active Directory record attribute that represents the User Name
attribute. This attribute is mapped to ASM User Name attribute. For example:
sAMAccountName
First Name Attribute Refers to the Active Directory record attribute that represents First Name. This
attribute is mapped to ASM First Name attribute. For example: givenName
Last Name Attribute Refers to the Active Directory record attribute that represents the Last Name
of the user. This attribute is mapped to ASM Last Name attribute. For
example: sn
Email Attribute Refers to the Active Directory record attribute that represents the Email of the
user. This attribute is mapped to ASM Email attribute. For example: mail
Summary
The Summary option allows you to verify the entered connection and attribute settings before
committing the settings. Perform the required steps as mentioned below:
1. To change the Connection Settings or the Attribute Settings, click Back.
2. To create the directory services with the existing settings, click Save.
Related Tasks
Attribute settings
Connection settings
Editing a directory service
The Edit option allows you to edit the existing directory settings. Perform the following steps to edit the
active directory settings:
1. In the left menu, click Settings, and the click Users.
2. In the Directory Services check box, select a single directory service to be edited by checking the
required service directory check box.
3. Edit the Connection settings, as necessary.
4. Edit the Attribute Settings, as necessary.
5. Review the Summary and edit settings. (Optional).
6. Click Save to update the edited settings.
Related Tasks
Deleting a directory service
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