Configuring directory synchronization

A directory server in the service has a replica of one or more on-premises IBM® Domino® directories. To support directory synchronization, provide the name of the primary server and file path of at least one on-premises directory that you want to synchronize. The directory server performs a regular pull and push replication of the directories to keep the contents of both the service and the on-premises replicas synchronized.

About this task

In addition to specifying a primary server, you can specify a secondary server that you synchronize for high availability purposes. Each directory synchronization server must have a local replica of each Domino directory that you provide.

You can also specify an extended directory catalog (EDC) to be synchronized. However, if you do, make sure to select the option Do not use this directory for user provisioning. The EDC is a read-only composite of information from your other directories; the service receives information from it but does not update it.

For additional information about how Domino directories remain synchronized in a hybrid environment, read Planning directory synchronization.

Procedure

  1. Log on to the service as an administrator.
  2. If your account also has the User role, click Admin > Manage Organization.
  3. In the System Settings section of the navigation pane, click IBM SmartCloud Notes and then click Account Settings.
  4. In the navigation pane, click Directory Sync Server.
  5. Click Add Domino Directory. The name of the directory is displayed in the Directory server column.
  6. In the field Primary directory server name, specify the name of the server on which your Domino directory resides, such as Directory1/Renovations. If you are adding a secondary server, specify the name of the server in the field Optional: Secondary directory server name instead.
  7. In the field Domino Directory database file name, specify the file path of the Domino directory or EDC.
  8. If the directory is an EDC or any other directory that is not used for user provisioning, select Do not use this Domino Directory for user provisioning.
  9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 for each additional Domino directory that you want to synchronize with hosted directory servers. You can return to this window to add subsequent directories after you have saved this information.
  10. Click Save.
  11. Optional: To edit the name of a directory server, return to this window and click the server link.

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