Tip: Depending upon the Directory Type you choose, most fields are completed for you when adding an LDAP Connector. If you intend to modify those fields and are unsure of exact values, consult the Directory Type’s documentation for more information: |
Field Name | Required | Description |
Device Name | Yes | Keep in mind that the Device Name of your connector becomes the parent group name for all imported groups. In the example above, all LDAP groups will be imported under the LDAP Imported Groups heading under the Groups module. |
Status | Designates whether or not your connector is currently active or inactive. | |
Direct Connection | Enabled by default. Recommended for on-premise Rev installations to provide a direct connection to Active Directory. If this setting is enabled, you will not be required to edit your Rev runtime or configuration files described in the topic: Edit and Run the LDAP Connector Runtime Files. Nor will you be required to run an LDAP server host since this setting provides a direct connection to Active Directory. Finally, you will not be required to enter a Mac Address which is used to run one or more LDAP Connectors on a host/node. |
Field Name | Required | Description |
Connector Nodes / MAC Address | Yes | Only visible if Direct Connection is set to inactive status. The Mac Address for the Connector Node is required if Direct Connection is inactive and you will be unable to create the connector without it if you plan to run your connector on a host. This should be the address of the host you plan to run your connector from. This is easily obtained by entering the command getmac from a command prompt. The Mac Address is the first line with no dashes. You may add additional nodes by clicking the Add Connector Node button. Further, you may change the status of each node at will by clicking the Active and Inactive buttons. Click the Remove button to remove a node. |
Field Name | Required | Description |
Directory Type | Yes | The directory type that the LDAP Connector supports; Note that when you choose a directory type, the LDAP Server Mapping fields will be automatically populated with the recommended default settings for that type. |
LDAP Server Host | Yes | The IP address or name of the host. |
Port | Yes | The default port is 389. Use 636 if using SSL. |
SSL | Indicates the LDAP connection is over SSL if selected. | |
Username | Yes | The user name that has been set up for your LDAP server host. |
Password | Yes | The password that has been set up for your LDAP server host. |
Tip: This topic uses Active Directory as the Directory Type when creating an LDAP Connector. However, selecting Generic LDAP is much the same process. |
Note: Keep in mind that if you change the Root Scope field in the LDAP Server Mapping section after you have already imported groups and users, you will need to re-import your group. |