Role mapping is the process whereby principals (users or groups) are dynamically mapped to security roles at runtime. In WebLogic Server, a Role Mapping provider determines what security roles apply to the principals stored a subject when the subject is attempting to perform an operation on a WebLogic resource. Because this operation usually involves gaining access to the WebLogic resource, Role Mapping providers are typically used with Authorization providers.
WebLogic Server includes the WebLogic Role Mapping provider, which is the standard Role Mapping provider for the WebLogic Security Framework. Note that the Administration Console refers to the WebLogic Role Mapping provider as the Default Role Mapper.
The Role Mapping Providers table lists the Role Mapping providers configured in this security realm
The Create a New Role Mapping Provider page appears.