This chapter describes the initial steps needed to log in and navigate around the Oracle Access Manager Console. This chapter includes the following topics:
Logging In to and Signing Out of Oracle Access Manager Console
Introduction to the Oracle Access Manager Console and Controls
Introduction to Policy Configuration and System Configuration Tabs
WARNING:
Starting the AdminServer the first time can take an unusually long time: 12-15 minutes, for example. This process must not be interrupted or terminated. If the startWebLogic.cmd (Windows; startWebLogic.sh) is stopped for any reason (whether accidently or a system crash or a reboot, for example), policy data might be corrupted. This would require removal and recreation of the domain and rerunning the RCU to create the OAM schema.
All tasks in this book presume that you have Oracle Access Manager 11g deployed as described in the Oracle Fusion Middleware Installation Guide for Oracle Identity Management.
Note:
You can access the Oracle Access Manager Console when the WebLogic Administration Server is running. If the Oracle Access Manager Console is protected by a Webgate, the OAM Server must be running.
Before you begin tasks in this chapter:
Learn about the Oracle Access Manager Console as described in "Introduction to the Oracle Access Manager Console and Controls".
Verify the administrative LDAP group defined in the primary user identity store.
Note:
The default LDAP group, "Administrators", is set during initial deployment using the Oracle Fusion Middleware Configuration Wizard, as described in "Introduction to Administrators".
A single default LDAP group, the WebLogic Server "Administrators" group, is set in the Default User Identity Store (Embeded LDAP). During initial deployment, using the Oracle Fusion Middleware Configuration Wizard, the administrator userID and password are set. These credentials grant access to:
WebLogic Server Administration Console
Oracle Access Manager (with Oracle Security Token Service)
Remote registration administrative tool
WebLogic Scripting Tool (WLST)
Customized Oracle Access Manager WLST commands
Table 3-1 describes the administrator Role that is recognized by Oracle Access Manager and WebLogic, and the default LDAP group to which the Role is mapped in the common Default System User Identity Store.
Table 3-1 Role Mapping from an LDAP Group to Administrator
Administrator Role | Description and LDAP Group |
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Administrator's Role |
The LDAP group defined within the primary user identity store that grants users full system and policy configuration privileges. Default Group = Administrators Note: Specifying a different LDAP group prohibits WebLogic administrators from logging in to Oracle Security Token Service or from using administrative command-line tools. |
Initially, administrative users must log in to the Oracle Access Manager Console using the WebLogic Administrator credentials set during initial configuration. However, your enterprise might require independent sets of administrators: one set of users responsible for Oracle Access Manager with Oracle Security Token Service administration and a different set for WebLogic administration. For more information, see "Managing the Administrators Role".
Note:
Concurrent configuration updates are not supported. Only one administrator should be allowed to modify the system configuration at any given time. Administrators performing updates concurrently will result in an inconsistent state within the system configuration of the Oracle Access Manager Console.
The Oracle Access Manager Console provides administrative access to Oracle Access Manager with Oracle Security Token Service. This section describes how to log in to and sign out of the Oracle Access Manager Console.
Note:
If you have Oracle Identity Navigator installed to access multiple consoles from one URL, see the Oracle Fusion Middleware Administrator's Guide for Oracle Identity Navigator.
This section provides the following topics:
The Oracle Access Manager Console log in page is shown in Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1 Oracle Access Manager 11g Log In Page
Note:
Ensure that you use the correct administrative credential for log in. Initially, the LDAP group for the Administrator is the same as the LDAP group defined for the WebLogic Server Administration Console ("Administrators") and the common Default System User Identity Store store is the WebLogic Embedded LDAP.
To log in to Oracle Access Manager Console
In a browser window, enter the URL to the Oracle Access Manager Console using the appropriate protocol (HTTP or HTTPS). For example:
https://hostname:port/oamconsole/
In the sample URL shown here:
HTTPS represents the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) with the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) enabled to encrypt and decrypt user page requests and the pages returned by the Web server
hostname refers to fully-qualified domain name of the computer hosting the Oracle Access Manager Console
port refers to the designated bind port for the Oracle Access Manager Console (this is the same as the bind port for the WebLogic Server Administration Console)
/oamconsole/refers to the Oracle Access Manager Console Log In page
On the Log In page, enter the Oracle Access Manager Console Administrator credentials. For example:
Username: Admin_login_id
Password: Admin_password
Click the Log In button or press the Enter key.
Proceed as follows:
Successful: Policy Configuration and System Configuration tabs appear on the left; Welcome page is on the right. Tour the console, as described in "Introduction to Policy Configuration and System Configuration Tabs" or start performing tasks on your own.
Not Successful: Log in again and ensure that you enter information exactly as specified for the Administrator in the common Default System User Identity Store.
See Also:
The Sign Out link appears in the upper-right corner of the Oracle Access Manager Console, as shown in Figure 3-2. You select the Sign Out link to conclude your session. Oracle recommends that you also close the browser window after signing out.
Figure 3-2 Sign Out Link, Upper-right Corner
To sign out of Oracle Access Manager Console
Click the Sign Out link in the upper-right corner of the console.
Close your browser window.
The Oracle Access Manager Console is a Web-based program that provides function-level tabs and controls, as well as page-level tabs and controls. This section introduces the Oracle Access Manager Console.
The Oracle Access Manager Console provides the system and policy configuration management functions required by administrators. You can enter the URL to the Oracle Access Manager Console in a browser window:
https://hostname:port/oamconsole
In the sample URL, hostname refers to computer that hosts the Oracle Access Manager Console; port refers to the HTTP port number on which the console host listens; /oamconsole refers to the Log In page.
Note:
Concurrent configuration updates are not supported. Only one administrator should be allowed to modify the system configuration at any given time. Administrators performing updates concurrently will result in an inconsistent state within the system configuration of the Oracle Access Manager Console Console.
This section provides a quick introduction to orient you to the Oracle Access Manager Console.
Figure 3-3 provides a look at the Oracle Access Manager Console as it appears immediately after log in.
Figure 3-3 Oracle Access Manager Console Welcome Page
The Oracle Access Manager Console provides named function tabs on the left above the search controls and a menu and tool bar above the navigation tree. Open pages appear on the right. Currently the Welcome page is open.
Following topics provide more information:
See Also:
Initially, the Welcome page is open and active on the right side of the console. Sections on the Welcome page include a brief description of a specific function and one or more "shortcuts" (links that you can select) to initiate certain tasks immediately as explained in Table 3-2.
Table 3-2 Welcome Page and Shortcuts
Welcome Page Shortcut Section | Description |
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See the following topics for more information on each of the choices on the Configuration Shortcuts panel: |
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Click New .. to launch a fresh Create Agent page. See "About the System Configuration Tab" for more information. |
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Click New Application Domain to launch a fresh Application Domains page. See "About the Policy Configuration Tab" for more information. |
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Click New ... to launch a fresh page where you can enter appropriate details. See Part V, "Oracle Security Token Service"for more information. |
Table 3-3 introduces the function-level tabs in the Oracle Access Manager Console.
Table 3-3 Function Tabs and Descriptions
Function Tab Name | Description |
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Policy Configuration |
Provides access to definitions for Shared Components and Application Domains. This tab is active and the related navigation tree is visible for browsing on the left side of the screen when you enter the console. See "About the Policy Configuration Tab" for more information. |
System Configuration Note: This is not the active tab when you enter the console. |
Provides access to system-level definitions as shown here. See "About the System Configuration Tab" for more information. |
The following topics provide more information about specific controls:
See Also:
A navigation tree for the active configuration tab is provided on the left side of the console. Named nodes identify groups under which you can choose individual instances on which to take action.
The nodes in the navigation tree for the Policy Configuration and System Configuration tabs are shown in Figure 3-4. Notice the menu and tool bars above each navigation tree.
Figure 3-4 Sample Navigation Trees with Menu and Tool Bars
Menus provide commands that you can use to take action on the selected item in the navigation tree. Many menu commands are also provided as command buttons in a tool bar for quick access. A menu and tool bar appear above each navigation tree in the console.
A different collection of menus and command buttons is available, depending upon the tab or subtab you are viewing. Additionally, certain configuration pages within the console include tables that provide a menu and tool bar. Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5 Menu and Tool Bar Above Common Configuration Navigation Tree
Command buttons appear in full color when the related function is available for use. When a function cannot be used, the command button (or menu item) appears grey. For instance, you can open a node and edit or delete a selected registration or definition. Table 3-4 provides a description of each command button in the tool bar. Some buttons are only available
Table 3-4 Command Buttons in the Tool Bar
Button | Definition | Description |
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Create |
Opens a fresh page under the selected node in the navigation tree, which you can fill in to add a new configuration of the selected type. The new page opens as the active page on the right side of the navigation tree. This is available when you can add a new configuration, for instance, under Server Instances, or a specific Agent type, or a user identity store, or a non-HTTP Resource Type or Host Identifier or Application Domain. Alternatively, use the Create command on the Actions menu as described in Table 3-6. |
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Open |
Opens the selected instance in the navigation tree. |
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Edit |
Opens the instance you have selected in the navigation tree, to view or modify. The configuration page opens as the active page on the right side of the navigation tree. Alternatively, double click the instance name to display a page for editing. |
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Delete |
Removes the selected configuration. A deleted configuration is removed from the navigation tree and is no longer accessible to the system. For instance, if you delete an Agent configuration, the Agent is no longer registered and cannot be used. Alternatively, use the Delete command on the Actions menu as described in Table 3-6. |
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Refresh |
Revives the navigation tree, in the same way a Web browser refreshes a Web page. |
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Duplicate |
Creates a copy of the selected configuration in the navigation tree, named "copy of original." The copy opens as the active page for immediate editing. Many fields are filled in. Exception: Fields that make up the unique identifier of the object (for example, Name of the policy or the URL pattern of a resource) are not automatically filled in. Note: You edit and save the duplicate as usual. The number of characters a supported URL is based on browser version. Ensure that your applications do not use URLs that exceed the length that Oracle Access Manager and the browser can handle. |
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Detach |
Separates the selected item (a results table on a configuration page, for instance) and displays it alone as a full page. Note: If you are viewing a detached table, you can click this button to re-attach it to the corresponding page and restore the standard page view. |
Most commands available as buttons in the tool bar are also available on a menu.
See Also:
Figure 3-6 illustrates the View menu, which is available for use with both the Policy Configuration and System Configuration tabs.
Unavailable items (those that cannot be used on the selection in the navigation tree) appear in grey. View menu command descriptions are provided in Table 3-5.
Table 3-5 View Menu Command Descriptions
Command | Description |
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Expand |
Immediately reveal items within the selected node in the navigation tree. This does not open or activate a configuration page. Alternatively, click the icon beside the node in the navigation tree. |
Collapse |
Immediately conceal everything within the selected node in the navigation tree. This does not close an open page. Alternatively, click the icon beside the node in the navigation tree. |
Expand All Below |
Immediately reveal everything within the selected node. For example, click Application Domains and then click Expand All Below to see all application domains. |
Collapse All Below |
Immediately close the selected node and conceal its content. This does not close an open page. |
Expand All |
Immediately reveal all nodes and instances in the navigation tree. This has no impact on open pages. |
Collapse All |
Immediately conceal all nodes and instances in the navigation tree. This has no impact on open pages. |
Scroll to First Ctrl+Home |
Locates and displays the first item in the navigation tree or results table. |
Scroll to Last Ctrl+End |
Locates and displays the last item in the navigation tree or results table. |
This menu is available only when the System Configuration tab is active. Figure 3-6 illustrates the Actions menu, which provides appropriate commands for the selected instance in the navigation tree. For example, if you have an identity store instance selected in the navigation tree one of the commands on the Actions menu enables you to open the Common Properties page for viewing or editing.
Certain commands on this menu mirror functions that are available by using command buttons in the tool bar. Unavailable items (those that cannot be used on the selection in the navigation tree) appear in grey. Actions menu command descriptions are provided in Table 3-6.
Table 3-6 System Configuration, Actions Menu, Command Descriptions
Command | Description |
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Open |
Opens the configuration page for the selected instance in the navigation tree. This is not available when you have a node selected in the navigation tree. Alternatively, double-click the instance name in the navigation tree to open a page. |
Create |
Activates a fresh page that you can fill in to define a new configuration. Alternatively, click the Create button in the tool bar as described in Table 3-4. |
Monitor Menu |
Displays the monitoring page for the Agent selected in the navigation tree. For more information, see Chapter 26. |
Open common properties |
Opens the OAM Server Common Properties page, which provides various functional configurations shared among all OAM Servers. This is available only when a system instance is selected in the navigation tree. |
Delete |
Removes the selected instance registration. The deleted registration is removed from the navigation tree and is no longer accessible to the system. For instance, if you delete an agent registration, the Agent is no longer registered and cannot be used. Alternatively, click the Delete button in the tool bar as described in Table 3-4. |
Like the Welcome page, any open content pages appear on the right side of the console.
The active content page is visible and generally provides a work space where you can add, view, or modify related settings. A named tab identifies each open page, like the tabs on manila folders. The tab of the active page is white.
Up to ten pages can be open simultaneously per configuration tab: Policy Configuration tab or System Configuration tab. Only the named tabs of opened pages for the currently active configuration tab are shown.
Only the active page is visible, with as many named tabs of other open pages that can fit on one line. You can click a named tab to activate the corresponding page. When named tabs of open pages do not fit on one line, a pointer is provided that enables you to open and choose from a list of concealed pages. Figure 3-8 illustrates multiple pages open at the same time. You can see named tabs for each page and controls to access pages that are concealed (or to close the active page or close multiple pages).
Figure 3-8 Tabs of Open Pages, and Page Controls
Each page appears only once. No warning is issued if you attempt to open the same page multiple times. However, the page is only one time.
Note:
There is no warning if you open the page for the same item more than once.
The controls that you can use with open pages are described in Table 3-7.
See Also:
Table 3-7 Controls for Open Pages
Page Control | Definition | Description |
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View a list of concealed pages |
Click the pointer to view the list of concealed pages when you cannot view all tabs simultaneously. |
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Close Active Page |
Click this button to close the active page. Note: Closing a page before clicking Apply discards any changes or additions without warning. The changes are lost. You can use this to cancel changes you do not want to retain. |
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Close Multiple Pages |
Note: Closing a page before clicking Apply discards any changes or additions without warning. The changes are lost. You can use this to cancel changes you do not want to retain. |
Pages in the console contain one or more graphical user interface elements as described in Table 3-8. For an example of each element n the console, see Figure 3-8 or log into the console and have a look.
Table 3-8 Page Elements and Descriptions
Page Element | Description |
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Named tab |
Identifies each open page on the right side of the console. Also, displays a page of related, lower-level settings. See Figure 3-2 for an example. |
Page controls |
Enables you to close one or more pages. See Table 3-7. |
Apply button |
Submits changes or additions made to the page. |
Named text box |
Enables you to enter relevant details in the named field using the keyboard. |
Option button |
Enables you to choose one of several options. For example, you can click an option button to define a state (Enabled vs. Disabled) or a security mode (Open vs. Simple vs. Cert). |
Tables |
Displays current specifications or space for new specifications. Tables have independent command buttons independent from page-level and option buttons. |
Command buttons for tables |
Enables you to: Add a fresh row or definition to the table. Remove the selected row or definition from the table. |
Drop down lists |
Provides a menu of choices on certain pages (and as part of the Search controls). You can choose one item from those listed. |
This section describes how to select the desired node or instance in the navigation tree, and selecting commands and page controls in the console. The usual selection guidelines apply.
Table 3-9 describes selections and controls.
Table 3-9 Selection Tasks and Controls
Task | Control | Description |
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Expand a node |
Click the Expand button (>) beside the desired node in the navigation tree to reveal nodes or instances within it. |
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Collapse a node |
Click the Collapse button (V)beside the desired node in the navigation tree to conceal nodes or instances beneath it. |
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Display View menu |
Right-click mouse button |
Right-click the desired node in the navigation tree to display a pop-up View menu. |
Activate |
Click mouse button |
Click to activate the desired:
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Open |
Double click mouse button or the Open Folder icon |
Double-click an instance name to open the configuration page. For example, double-click a specific:
|
Highlight |
Drag cursor |
Drag the cursor across text in a box to highlight its content. |
Select |
Click mouse button |
Click the desired item on which to operate. For example, click the desired:
|
This section provides a quick tour to orient you to major Oracle Access Manager functions:
In the Oracle Access Manager Console, the white tab is active. This section describes the System Configuration tab, which provides three independent sections:
Common Configuration
Access Manager Settings
Security Token Services
Each section can be viewed and used independently because each section provides an independent menu and tool bar above the related navigation tree.
The Actions menu is available only with the System Configuration tab; the View menu is always available. The active page appears on the right. Figure 3-9 shows the System Configuration tab in both fully collapsed and fully expanded form.
Figure 3-9 System Configuration Tab (Collapsed and Fully Expanded)
For more information about system configuration, see:
The Policy Configuration tab in the Oracle Access Manager Console gives administrators access to authentication and authorization policies and shared SSO components.
The Browse subtab provides a view of the navigation tree. The Search subtab provides a view of your search results for policy elements.
The view in Figure 3-10 lists first-level items beneath Shared Components and Authentication Schemes.
Figure 3-10 Policy Configuration, Shared Components, Collapsed Application Domains
Table 3-10 describes the Policy Configuration subtabs.
Table 3-10 Policy Configuration Subtabs
Subtab | Description |
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Browse |
On the Policy Configuration tab, the Browse subtab displays the navigation tree from which you can access nodes and instances related to the active configuration tab (Policy or System). This tab is active when you enter the Console. |
Search Results |
On the Policy Configuration tab, the Search subtab provides access to the results of your latest search. Search controls appear above the Browse and Search Results tabs. For more information, see "Conducting Searches Using the Console". |
See "Console Layout and Controls" for details on navigating and selecting command buttons, page controls, and menu items in the console.
You can also use commands on the View menu to expand the selected node in the navigation tree or to expand all nodes simultaneously. For instance, click Expand All from the View menu to see all nodes and related instances at one time.
Administrators can view configuration details of individual agents, servers instances, data sources, shared components, and application domains from the Oracle Access Manager Console.
In this example, you will view configuration details for an OAM Agent (Webgate). However, you can use similar steps to view configuration details for server instances, data sources, application domains, or shared components.
Alternatively, you can use custom WLST commands for OAM to view agent and server details.
To view configuration details using the console
Go to the Oracle Access Manager Console and log in as usual. For example:
https://hostname:port/oamconsole
In the sample URL, hostname refers to computer that hosts the Oracle Access Manager Console; port refers to the HTTP port number on which the console host listens; /oamconsole identifies the Oracle Access Manager Console.
System Configuration:
Click the System Configuration tab.
In the navigation tree, click the desired section name from those listed:
Expand: Click the expansion icon besided the desired node (or from the View menu, click Expand All).
Open Instance: Double click the desired instance name to view its configuration.
Policy Configuration:
Click the Policy Configuration tab (available when you enter the console by default).
Expand: Click the expansion icon besided the desired node (or from the View menu, click Expand All).
Open Instance: Double click the desired instance name to view its configuration.
View the page and note any specific details of interest.
Close the page by clicking the X control in the upper-right corner.
The Oracle Access Manager Console provides separate search controls for policy elements versus system instances (agents, for instance). This section describes only policy configuration search controls.
This section provides the following topics:
When searching for a policy configuration element, you can use a wild card in the search string if you do not know the exact name of the item you are trying to locate. From the search results table, you can choose an item to open and view or edit.
Note:
You can use a wildcard (*) character if you do not know the exact name you seek. However, capitalization in your search criteria must match capitalization of the item you seek.
You cannot save your policy configuration search criteria. When you select the System Configuration tab and return to the Policy Configuration tab, the search field and results table are empty.
Policy Configuration search controls are shown and described in Table 3-11.
Table 3-11 Policy Configuration Search Controls
Search Control | Description |
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From the Policy Configuration Search menu, choose an item to define your search or simply select All (the default). |
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In the text field, enter the name of the instance you want to find (or enter a partial name with a wild card (*) in the search string). Click the Search button to initiate the operation. |
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Click the Search subtab to reveal the results of your search. Double-click a name in the results table to open the item to view or edit. Alternatively, click a name in the results table and then click a command button in the tool bar. Click Detach in the tool bar to expand the table to a full page. Select a View menu item to alter the appearance of the results table. Note: Clicking the System Configuration tab clears the Policy Configuration search field and results table. |
This topic describes how to perform a search for a policy element using the Oracle Access Manager Console.
Note:
Wild cards (*) are allowed in the search string.
In thfollowing example, a search is conducted for a specific host identifier.
To search for a policy element
Activate the Policy Configuration tab.
From the search type list, choose a type to define your search. For example:
Host Identifiers
In the text field, enter the name of the instance you want to find (or partial name with wild card). For example:
my*
Click the Search button to initiate the operation.
From the Search Results tab, click a name in the results table and then:
Edit: Click the Edit command button in the tool bar to display the configuration page.
Delete: Click the Delete button in the tool bar to remove the instance; confirm removal when the Confirmation window appears.
Detach: Click Detach in the tool bar to expand the table to a full page.
View: Select a View menu item to alter the appearance of the results table.
Click the Browse tab to return to the navigation tree when you finish.
This section introduces some of the search controls you will encounter as you create or manage various System Configuration elements using the Oracle Access Manager Console:
OAM Agents
OSSO Agents
STS Templates
STS Partners
STS Profiles
Table 3-12 describes the common controls available to refine a such a search. Though the type of control is common, actul selections in lists will apply to the specifi item you are seeking.
See Also:
Individual search topics that appear with related component management topics this guide.
Table 3-12 Common System Configuration Search Controls
Element | Description |
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Match |
Choose All to search for a template that matches all your specifications. Choose Any to search for a template that matches at least one of your specifications. |
Search Operations List |
A list of operations from which you choose one to help refine your search. |
Description |
Refine your search using the optional description field. |
Search |
Initiates the Search function using criteria in the form. |
Reset |
Resets the Search form with defaults only. |
Add Fields Shown: For STS Templates |
A list of additional items you can add as search criteria. This is not available for all components. |
Search Results Table |
Itemizes the results of your search based on the component you were searching for and the choices in the View menu, described later in this table. |
Actions menu Shown: Actions for Validation Template |
Provides the following functions that can be performed on a selection in the results table: Note: Actions menu functions mirror command buttons above the results table. For example:
|
View menu |
A list from which you can identify which information to display in the results table. |
Controls you can choose to define the order of items listed in the results table:
|
To refine your search for a System Configuration target
Activate the System Configuration tab and expand the desired section:
Common Configuration
Access Manager Settings
Security Token Service Settings
Within the section, expand the desired node, and open the terminal node to display the Search page.
Search: Choose the desired controls and enter your search criteria, then click the Search button.
In the Search Results table:
Edit or View: Click the Edit command button in the tool bar to display the editable configuration page.
Delete: Click the Delete (X) button above the table to remove the instance; confirm removal in the Confirmation window.
Detach: Click Detach in the tool bar to expand the table to a full page.
Reconfigure Table: Select a View menu item (Table 3-12) to alter the appearance of the results table.
Apply any changes (or dismiss the page) when you finish.
At any time while using the Oracle Access Manager Console, you can click the Help link at the top of the page to get more information. Online Help topics link to information in an online version of this book.
Online Help topics link to information in an online version of this book. Online Help procedures provide a brief introduction, followed by the procedure itself.
Generally speaking, topics that are displayed by selecting Help in the Oracle Access Manager Console appear in only English and Japanese languages. Online Help is not translated into the nine ADMIN languages.
You can click the Welcome tab to display a list of topics that describe actions you can take. For specific help topics, use the following procedure.
To locate a specific help topic
From the Oracle Access Manager Console, click a tab or named node in the navigation tree.
Click Help in the upper-right corner of the console.
Review the page that appears in a new window and select one of the following links to:
More—Click this link to view more information.
How?—Click this link to see steps to perform a task related to your help search.
Contents—In the left Help pane, expand Contents to see all help topics as well as all topics in the online manual.
Search—Displays a search window where you can enter your help search criteria.
Click the following buttons, as needed:
View—Displays a set of viewing options.
Arrows—Return to the previous page or go forward to the next page.
Printer Icon—Prints the page.
Envelope Icon—Emails the page.
Several command-line tools are available to perform various tasks using the keyboard rather than the console. After using these commands, configurations will be available in the console:
Remote registration tool, oamreg, enables remote registration of OAM Agents and OSSO Agents (mod_osso), and creation of default application domains.
Upgrade Assistant (UA) enables you to transfer OSSO 10g configuration to Oracle Access Manager 11g.
Oracle WebLogic Scripting Tool (WLST) provides a number of custom OAM command-line alternatives for tasks you can perform in the Oracle Access Manager Console.
You can use the logging mechanism to capture critical Oracle Access Manager 11g component events. Logging is the mechanism by which Oracle Access Manager 11g components write messages to a file. These messages can be logged at different levels of granularity.
In Oracle Access Manager, Oracle Security Token Service, and Oracle Fusion Middleware, auditing provides a measure of accountability and answers to the "who has done what and when" types of questions.
Oracle Access Manager uses the Oracle Dynamic Monitoring Systems (DMS) to measure application-specific performance information for OAM Servers and registered OAM Agents.
Administrators can monitor performance and log messages for Oracle Access Manager and Oracle Security Token Service using Oracle Fusion Middleware Control.
For more information, see Part VI, "Common Logging, Auditing, Performance Monitoring".