Working with the Repository

Which repository should I use for my sandbox repository?

Use the embedded repository for your sandbox— particularly if you are using Oracle Waveset 7.1 (or higher), which has an HsSQL repository available. You lose functionality if you do not use the embedded repository.

Refer to the “Working with the Repository” section in the Identity Manager IDE README.txt for more information.

When are objects imported automatically?

You have to configure Identity Manager IDE to import objects automatically.

The steps are as follows:

1. Select Repository > Manage Embedded Repository from the IdM menu.

2. Enable the Automatically Publish Identity Manager Objects option on the Manage Embedded Repository dialog.

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   Note –

   This option is not available for Identity Manager Project (Remote) or if you specify your own repository.

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3. Select Project > Run Project or Project > Debug Project.

   The Identity Manager IDE automatically imports all objects that have changed since the last time you ran the project.

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   Tip –

   Automatically publishing Identity Manager objects increases the time needed to start the server. To minimize server start time, disable this option and explicitly upload objects to the repository.

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What is the most effective way to upload objects?

Use one of the following methods to upload modified objects:

• Right-click one or more edited objects in the project tree and select Upload Object from the pop-up menu.

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  Tip –

  To upload multiple objects, press and hold the Control key as you select objects from the list.

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• Select one or more edited objects, and then select Repository > Upload Objects from the IdM menu. A dialog is displayed so you can select the objects to upload.

Either method uploads the object or objects directly to the server, so there is no cache latency issue and it is much faster than using Run Project or Debug Project. The Upload Objects feature is available regardless of which repository you are using.