Configure directory services (LDAP) with WebSphere Commerce

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The information on this page explains how to configure LDAP with WebSphere Commerce.

Complete the following steps to configure directory services with WebSphere Commerce:

1. Prepare the LDAP server for use with WebSphere Commerce

   • AIX|Linux|Solaris|Windows:

     Configuring IBM Directory Server for use with WebSphere Commerce

   • AIX|Linux|Solaris|Windows:

     Configuring IBM Lotus Domino LDAP service for use with WebSphere Commerce

   • I5/OS:

     Configure IBM i5/OS Directory Services for use with WebSphere Commerce

   • Solaris:

     Configure Sun Java System Directory Server for use with WebSphere

   • Windows: Configure Microsoft Active Directory for use with WebSphere Commerce

2. Optional: Set up LDAP over SSL.

3. Configure basic authentication by selecting one of the following methods:

   • If WebSphere Commerce Feature Pack 2 installed, an automated tool is provided to configure basic authentication. Refer to Configuring basic authentication for WebSphere Commerce.

   • If WebSphere Commerce Feature Pack 2 not installed, then complete the remaining steps starting with step 4.

4. Install Member Manager.

   • AIX|Linux|Solaris|Windows:

     Installing Member Manager

   • I5/OS:

     Install Member Manager on i5/OS

   • Install Member Manager on your WebSphere Commerce Developer machine

5. Configure the WebSphere Commerce database when using customized DNs.

6. Configure Member Manager.

   • ...for WebSphere Commerce.

   • ...for WebSphere Commerce Developer.

7. Prepare WebSphere Commerce to use LDAP.

   • Configure WebSphere Commerce for use with Microsoft Active Directory.

   • Configure the ldapentry.xml file for a custom user DN prefix.

   • Updating MemberRegistrationAttributes.xml when using non-default distinguished names

   • Update the starter store archives when using non-default distinguished names.

   • Enable LDAP in the Configuration Manager.

   • Enable WebSphere Commerce Payments under LDAP.

8. Test your Lightweight Directory Access Protocol configuration.

Complete the following steps to configure directory services with WebSphere Commerce Developer:

1. Prepare your LDAP Server for use with WebSphere Commerce Server.

2. Set up LDAP over SSL.

3. Install Member Manager on your WebSphere Commerce Developer machine.

4. Configure the WebSphere Commerce database when using customized DNs.

5. Configure WebSphere Commerce Developer and Member Manager.

6. Prepare WebSphere Commerce to use LDAP.

   • Configure WebSphere Commerce for use with Microsoft Active Directory.

   • Configure the ldapentry.xml file for a custom user DN prefix.

   • Update the starter store archives when using non-default distinguished names.

   • Enable LDAP in the Configuration Manager.

   • Enable WebSphere Commerce Payments under LDAP.

7. Test your Lightweight Directory Access Protocol configuration.

 

Related Concepts

Directory services and WebSphere Commerce