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Requirements for Implementing an LDAP or ADSI Authentication Environment

This topic describes the requirements for implementing an LDAP or ADSI authentication environment. The Siebel default authentication method is database authentication; if you want to implement LDAP or ADSI authentication instead, verify that the requirements outlined in this topic are in place.

This task is a step in Process of Implementing LDAP or ADSI Security Adapter Authentication.

You must complete the following tasks before you can configure an LDAP or ADSI security adapter for your environment:

• Install the Web server.
• Install the LDAP directory or Active Directory.
• Install the Siebel Enterprise Server components (Gateway Name Server, Siebel Server, and Database Configuration Utilities).

  For information on this task, see Siebel Installation Guide for the operating system you are using.

• Review Requirements for the LDAP Directory or Active Directory.

  To implement LDAP or ADSI authentication, you must be experienced with administering the directory. That is, you must be able to perform tasks such as creating and modifying user storage subdirectories, creating attributes, creating users, and providing privileges to users.

• (LDAP only) Install the LDAP or ADSI client software. For information on this task, see Process of Installing and Configuring LDAP Client Software.
• Have available a URL or hyperlink with which users can access the login form for the Siebel application you are configuring.