Setting the LDAP configuration
An LDAP or Active Directory connection is required for Viewpoint user authentication. Once you create a connection to your LDAP or Active Directory, the LDAP users and user groups can then access Viewpoint with their LDAP login credentials.
If you do not yet use LDAP or Active Directory, "Setting up OpenLDAP on CentOS 6" in the Moab HPC Suite Installation Guide contains detailed instructions to help you get started.
It is highly encouraged that you configure Viewpoint to trust the LDAP/Active Directory server certificate for a secure LDAP SSL connection. For more information, see "Securing a -LDAP/Active Directory connection" in the Moab HPC Suite Installation Guide.
To set the LDAP configuration
- As an administrator with Viewpoint configuration privileges, go to the Configuration page and choose the LDAP Configuration option (Administration > Configuration). For more information, see Fields: Configuration Overview.
- Specify the Bind Password, as necessary. For details, see Fields: LDAP Configuration.
- When you are finished, choose Update to save your changes.
The LDAP Configuration form appears, and most of the fields are automatically populated by Moab Web Services. For details, see Fields: LDAP Configuration.
Once your LDAP connection has been configured, your LDAP users will be able to log in to Viewpoint.
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