Configuring a data source in the
CMP server includes the sections of parameters listed in
Table 1.
Parameter Requirements| Parameter Specifications |
Data Source Type |
|---|
| LDAP |
Sh |
Sy |
|---|
| Server info |
Required |
Required |
Required |
| Search Criteria |
Required |
Not Required |
Not Required |
| Search Filters |
Required for reading |
Not Required |
Not Required |
| Associated Data Sources |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
| External Fields |
Required for writing |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Many system deployments require minimal configuration. Most carriers require a single (typically Sh) primary data source. Larger carriers may also have an OCS as a secondary or on-demand data source. Depending on your data source requirements, you must define a data source using the following specifications:
- To define a primary data source, you must configure the Server Info tab and set the Role as Primary.
- To define a secondary data source, you must configure the Server Info tab and set the Role as Secondary. You must also configure the Associated Data Source for the primary data source to include the secondary data source.
- To read from an LDAP data source, you must enable Read Enabled and configure a Search Filter.
- To write to an LDAP data source, you must enable Write Enabled and configure one or more External Fields.
- To access a data source using policies, you must configure the Role as On-demand. You can use the policy action, enable subscription for notification of user profile changes, where needed.