How to pull user name from Active Directory in 8.4

[sreddyy]

Hi,

Is anyone using Active Directory with 8.4? I am seeing the User ID displayed, but would like to display User Name instead. Please let me know if there are any configuration changes to achieve this functionality.

Thanks,
sreddyy

[SanderH]

I've had the same problem with our 8.4 test environment. I was unable to solve it, even with the help of the Cognos helpdesk.

It most probably comes down to the user who you set up in Cognos Configuration, this user needs search permissions in the AD to retreive the Full Name for a userid. But even if I set this up correctly it did not work. Maybe it will in your case?

If you're able to get it working, please let me know how so I can try it as well.

[sreddyy]

"It most probably comes down to the user who you set up in Cognos Configuration, this user needs search permissions in the AD to retreive the Full Name for a userid. But even if I set this up correctly it did not work. Maybe it will in your case?"

Thank you very much for your response!
Can you please tell me what setup needed to pull Full Name for a userid. I am using a Userid that have search permission, but I do not know what settings is required to work.
I appreciate if you can elaborate little on this.

Thanks,
sreddyy