Preparing users and groups

You set up and configure a directory server to provide the authentication repository for your IBM Business Automation Navigator container environment.

About this task

Check the IBM® Software Product Compatibility Report for the appropriate versions of supporting software.

This procedure assumes that you have installed and prepared a directory service provider that can be used by your container environment.
Note: IBM virtual member manager is not supported for container environments.

When you prepare your environment, record the settings so that these values are available for entering during deployment. For a list of the parameters that you need to collect, see the following section: Business Automation Navigator parameters.

Procedure

To prepare your directory server:

  • Follow the steps for your directory server type:
    Directory server type Configuration steps
    IBM Security® Directory Server Configure IBM Security Directory Server External link opens a new window or tab
    Windows Active Directory Configure Windows Active Directory External link opens a new window or tab
  • Configure the users and groups that you need in your IBM Business Automation Navigator environment.
    At a minimum, configure the following:
    • A Content Cortex domain administrator (CEAdmin): Enter this same user name in the script that you use to prepare the IBM Content Navigator database.
    • A Content Cortex administrator group