CONFIGURING with LDAP authentication

[dxwallace]

How would I configure PPES If I wanted to access an LDAP server's  security functionality when using upfront via PPES.?

Are there any other general issues I need to think about?

[COGNOiSe administrator]

You can only use Cognos modified LDAP server, meaning Series 7 products cannot utilize existing LDAP security. A new LDAP server has to be created and configured using Cognos Configuration Manager. You will not see regular LDAP objects in that server, like users, groups, etc. You will have to use another application called Access Manager to administer your Cognos Series 7 security.

[dxwallace]

thanks,

Is it by default when you install PPES teh LDAP structure is created?
Is this the directory server?

[COGNOiSe administrator]

Not by default. The directory server (SunONE 5.x) is not installled for you, since you have a choice of storing security in LDAP or Active Directory.

[dxwallace]

Thanks

[dxwallace]

I'm still getting my arms around this  subject

What is active direcory. How does that relate to the directory server.?

[dxwallace]

Nevermind, I got my answer

Active Directory is an implementation of LDAP directory services by Microsoft for use primarily in Windows environments. The main purpose of Active Directory is to provide central authentication and authorization services for Windows based computers. Active Directory also allows administrators to assign policies, deploy software, and apply critical updates to an entire organization. Active Directory stores information and settings relating to an organization in a central, organized, accessible database. Active Directory networks can vary from a small installation with a few hundred objects, to a large installation with millions of objects.