Configure dynamic and nested group support for the SunONE or iPlanet Directory Server

 

Configure dynamic and nested groups to simplify WebSphere Application Server security management and increase its effectiveness and flexibility. To use dynamic and nested groups with WAS security, be running WAS V5.1.1 or later. Refer to Dynamic groups and nested group support for more information on this topic.

 

Procedure

1. In the console for WebSphere Application Server, click Security > Secure administration, applications, and infrastructure.

2. Under User account repository, click the Available realm definitions drop-down list, select Standalone LDAP registry, and click Configure.

3. Select SunONE for the type of LDAP server.

4. Select the Ignore case for authorization option.

5. Under Additional Properties, click Advanced Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user registry settings.

6. Change the Group filter setting to &(cn=%v)(objectclass=ldapsubentry)).

7. Change the Group member ID map setting to nsRole:nsRole.

8. Click Apply or OK to validate the changes.

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Related concepts

Standalone Lightweight Directory Access Protocol registries

 

Related tasks

Locating a user’s group memberships in Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
Configure dynamic and nested group support for the IBM Tivoli Directory Server
Use specific directory servers as the LDAP server
Configure LDAP user registries