To utilize LDAP, you should configure Oracle Analytics Server to use the "Oracle Fusion Middleware" security model and configure WebLogic to use LDAP.
To configure WebLogic to use LDAP:
- Log in to WebLogic.
- Under Domain Structure, select Security Realms.
- Select the myrealm link.
- In the settings for myrealm page, select the Providers tab.
- Select the DefaultAuthenticator link.
- Select Lock and Edit in the Change Center.
- Set the Control Flag dropdown to Sufficient.
- Save your changes.
- Return to the Providers page.
- Select the new button to create a new provider (this will allow you to connect to an LDAP server).
- In the Name field, call the provider anything you want.
- In the Type dropdown, select the provider that makes sense for your environment (if active directory, select 'ActiveDirectoryProvider').
- Select OK.
- Select the link for the provider you created.
- On the Common tab, set the Control Flag to Sufficient.
- Select the Provider Specific tab.
- Configure the fields to connect to one of your LDAP servers.
- Save the changes.
- Return to the Providers page.
- Select the Reorder button and move the LDAP provider to the top of your list.
- If needed, repeat these steps to create additional LDAP Server connections.
- In the Change Center section, select Active Changes.
Note: Do not restart Oracle Analytics Server until you complete the steps in the following sections.