Users Guide

l Attributes Configuration on page 213
l Summary Information on page 221
Policy Manager can perform NTLM/MSCHAPv2, PAP/GTC, and certificate-based authentications against
Microsoft Active Directory and against any LDAP-compliant directory (for example, Novell eDirectory,
OpenLDAP, or Sun Directory Server).
Both LDAP and Active Directory-based server configurations are similar. You can retrieve role-mapping
attributes by using filters. For configuration details, see Adding and Modifying Role-Mapping Policies on page
275.
Use the following tabs to configure Generic LDAP and Active Directory authentication sources on the > Add
page:
General Configuration
To add a new Generic LDAP and Active Directory:
Navigate to Configuration > Authentication > Sources.
The Authentication Sources page opens.
Click Add.
The Add Authentication Sources dialog opens.
Figure 169: Active Directory or Generic LDAP Configuration Dialog
Specify the Generic Active Directory or LDAP > General parameters as described in the following table:
Parameter Action/Description
Name Specify the name of the authentication source.
Description Provide the additional information that helps to identify the authentication source (recommended).
Type Select Active Directory or Generic LDAP.
Table 97: Active Directory or GEneric LDAP Authentication Source> General Parameters
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