Create service types

As an administrator, we can create a service type. For example, we might create a service type for a manual service to create.

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 6.3.1.5, see http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSVJJU_6.3.1.5/com.ibm.IBMDS.doc_6.3.1.5/c_ig_schema_management.html.

We can create a service type for a manual service or for a custom service.

To create a service type...

1. From the navigation tree, select Configure System > Manage Service Types. The Manage Service Types page is displayed.

2. On the Manage Service Types page, click Create. The Manage Service Types notebook is displayed.

3. On the General page of the Manage Service Types notebook:

   1. In the Service Type Name field, provide a unique name for your service type.

   2. From the Service Provider list, select the protocol that ISIM uses to provision accounts for the service type.

   3. Click the Service tab.

4. On the Service page, specify an LDAP class and attributes to associate with the service type, and then click the Account tab. The LDAP class and attributes vary, depending on the accounts that the managed resource provides.

5. On the Account page, specify an LDAP class and attributes to associate with the account schema, and then click either the Group tab or OK.

6. Optional: On the Group page:

   1. To add a group to the service type, click Add. The Add Group page is displayed.

   2. On the Add Group page, specify an LDAP class and schema information. A group schema must be supported by the adapter for this service type.

   3. Click either the Miscellaneous tab, or click OK.

7. Optional: On the Miscellaneous page:

   1. Select the check box if we want the service type to participate in reports for dormant accounts.

   2. From the Last access date list, select an attribute of the account schema associated with the service type, and then click OK.

A message indicates that you successfully created a service type.

Verify the generated service and account forms for the new service type with the form designer, set up account defaults for the service type, or click Close. Tip: We can also specify values for Service Type Name and Description fields in the CustomLabels.properties file.

Parent topic: Service type management