Configuring

After you install the adapter, configure it to function correctly. Configuration is based on your requirements or preference.

Communication between the Active Directory Adapter and the IBM Security Identity server
The adapter communicates with the IBM Security Identity server with the Directory Access Markup Language (DAML) protocol. You can configure SSL authentication for the adapter.
Configuring the adapter for IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence
After you install the adapter, configure the adapter to function correctly.
Configuring SSL authentication
You can provide SSL authentication, certificates, and enable SSL authentication with the certTool utility.
Customizing the Active Directory Adapter
Active Directory can support custom attributes for the user class. The Active Directory Adapter only supports standard Windows attributes by default. However, you can customize the adapter to support custom (extended) attributes.
Verifying that the adapter is working correctly
After you install and configure the adapter, take these steps:

Parent topic: Active Directory Adapter Installation and Configuration Guide