Creating a Windows local service

The next step is to create a Windows local service

Before you begin

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First, log in to the IBM Verify Identity Governance administrative console as itim manager.

About this task

After the IVIG administrator imports the profile, a Windows local service needs to be created in IVIG. In this case, the service in IVIG represents a user repository in Windows.

To create a Windows local service, complete these steps:

1. Log in to the administrative console as an administrator.
2. From the navigation tree, click Manage Services.
3. On the Select a Service page, click Create.
4. Click the radio button next to the Windows Local Account Profile service type and click Next.
5. On the Select the Type of Service page, complete these steps:
   1. In the Service name field, type Windows Local Service.
   2. In the URL field, specify the location and port number of the Windows Local Account Adapter. For example, http://localhost:45580
   3. In the User ID field, type the User ID of the Windows local service, which is agent by default.
   4. In the Password field, type the password of the Windows local service, which is agent by default.
   5. In the Owner field, click Search. On the Select Users page, click Search again. In the Users table, select James Owner as the owner and click OK.
   6. Click Test Connection to confirm you can connect to the service.
   7. Click Finish.
6. On the Success page, click Close.
7. On the Select a Service page, click Close.