Active Directory Data Source
The Active Directory data source allows the creation of an LDAP query to the Active Directory to obtain specific objects and their properties.
An Active Directory data source can be added as a previously configured DEC, or using specific parameters to access the Active Directory.
Configuring an Active Directory Source by DEC
DEC
The Data Enrichment Application. Select from a list of Active Directory DECs
Filter
An Active Directory path by which to filter. For example: OU=NewUsers,DC=Example,DC=Com
Search Scope
Where to search objects. Select from
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Base
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One Level
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Subtree
Properties to Fetch
More properties to fetch in addition to the default (Active Directory properties names). For example:
description, objectClass, sAMAccountName etc.
Configuring an Active Directory Source by Properties
Domain NetBios Name
The Active Directory domain NetBios name
Example: CONTOSO
Domain DNS Name
The Active Directory domain DNS name
Example: www. Example.com
User / Password
A user from the Active Directory domain with Administrative Rights
Port
The connection port. The default is default is 389
Must be 389 or 636 if SSL is selected
SSL
Check this box to use SSL
Specific Server
Should use a specific server connection
Base DN
Specifies an Active Directory path to search under. Can be used to search in a specific OU. Leave empty if unsure.
Filter
An LDAP-syntax filter to refine results.
Example: (objectClass=user) This will give you all objects of the "user" class.
Search Scope
Where to search objects: Subtree, Base or One Level.
Properties to Fetch
More properties to fetch in addition to the default (Active Directory properties names)
For example: description, objectClass, sAMAccountName etc.