Change service types

We can change a service type to select a different service provider. We can also change a service type to change the LDAP class or attributes for the service type or the accounts.

A service type must exist, but no instance of the service type can exist.

Define a new service type allows you to define new LDAP attributes and objectclasses. We can also change the existing LDAP attributes and objectclasses. We must understand the impact of changing the LDAP schema through this task. Do not change the syntax or schema of existing attributes and objectclasses. If a new service type is needed, define one. See your directory documentation for restrictions and best practices to use for schema extension. For IBM Security Directory Server Version 6.3.1, see Manage the IBM Directory schema http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSVJJU_6.3.1/com.ibm.IBMDS.doc_6.3.1/admin_gd56.htm%23wq73.

We cannot change a service type if there is a service instance of the service type. Users might actively be working in accounts on that service instance.

To change a service type...

1. From the navigation tree, select Configure System > Manage Service Types. The Manage Service Types page is displayed.
2. Manage Service Types page, select the check box next to the service type to change, and then click Change. The Manage Service Types notebook is displayed.

3. On the Manage Service Types notebook, make the wanted changes, and then click OK. The name of the service type cannot be changed.

A message indicates that you successfully modified the service type.

If necessary, use the form designer to update the service and account forms to match any service type attribute changes, or click Close.

Parent topic: Service type management