Note: this is an abstract component, that cannot be instantiated.
The SASL mechanism handler configuration entry is the parent for all SASL mechanism handlers defined in the OpenDS Directory Server.
SASL mechanism handlers are responsible for authenticating users during the course of processing a SASL (Simple Authentication and Security Layer, as defined in RFC 4422) bind.
The following SASL Mechanism Handlers are available in the server :
These SASL Mechanism Handlers inherit from the properties described below.
This page describes the SASL Mechanism Handler:
A description of each property follows.
| Basic Properties: | Advanced Properties: |
|---|---|
| ↓ enabled | None |
| ↓ java-class |
| Description | Indicates whether the SASL mechanism handler is enabled for use. |
| Default Value | None |
| Allowed Values | true false |
| Multi-valued | No |
| Required | Yes |
| Admin Action Required | None |
| Advanced Property | No |
| Read-only | No |
| Description | Specifies the fully-qualified name of the Java class that provides the SASL mechanism handler implementation. |
| Default Value | None |
| Allowed Values | A java class that implements or extends the class(es) : org.opends.server.api.SASLMechanismHandler |
| Multi-valued | No |
| Required | Yes |
| Admin Action Required | The SASL Mechanism Handler must be disabled and re-enabled for changes to this setting to take effect |
| Advanced Property | No |
| Read-only | No |
Each configuration property can be mapped to a specific LDAP attribute under the "cn=config" entry. The mappings that follow are provided for information only. In general, you should avoid changing the server configuration by manipulating the LDAP attributes directly.
| Base DN | cn=SASL Mechanisms,cn=config |
| objectclass name | ds-cfg-sasl-mechanism-handler |
| objectclass superior | top |
| Property | LDAP attribute |
| enabled | ds-cfg-enabled |
| java-class | ds-cfg-java-class |