Sun Java System Instant Messaging 7.2 Administration Guide

ProcedureTo Change the Attribute Used to Display a User's Name

  1. Open iim.conf.

    See iim.conf File Syntax for instructions on locating and modifying iim.conf.

  2. Specify the attribute you want to use to display usernames as the value for iim_ldap.userdisplay.

    For example, to use the nickname attribute, set the iim_ldap.userdisplay attribute as follows:

    iim_ldap.userdisplay=nickname

  3. Save and close the file.