Defining and Configuring the Directory

Use the Directory Configurations component (PSDSSETUP) to define and configure the directory connection. This section discusses how to define and configure the directory.

Page Name

Definition Name

Usage

Directory Setup Page

DSDIRSETUP

Enter values to configure the directory.

Additional Connect DN's Page

DSSERVERID

Add values for additional connect DNs.

Schema Management Page

DSEXTINSTALL

Manage schema, and apply PeopleSoft schema extensions.

Test Connectivity Page

DSSRCHRSLT

Test the directory connectivity.

Cache Schema Page

DSSCHEMACACHE

Cache the schema.

Delete Directory Page

DSPURGEDIRID

Delete the directory configuration.

This section discusses how to:

  • Set up the directory connection.

  • Connect additional DN's.

  • Manage the schema.

Directory Setup Page

Use the Directory Setup page (DSDIRSETUP) to enter values to configure the directory.

Navigation:

Enterprise Components > Directory Interface > Definitions > Directory Configurations > Directory Setup

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Directory Setup page. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.

 Directory Setup page

Additional Connect DN's Page

Use the Additional Connect DN's page (DSSERVERID) to add values for additional connect DNs.

Navigation:

Enterprise Components > Directory Interface > Definitions > Directory Configurations > Additional Connect DN's

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Additional Connect DN's page. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.

 'Additional Connect DN's page

Use this page to add values for additional connect DNs. Add more connect DNs and passwords, if needed.

Schema Management Page

Use the Schema Management page (DSEXTINSTALL) to manage schema, and apply PeopleSoft schema extensions.

Navigation:

Enterprise Components > Directory Interface > Definitions > Directory Configurations > Schema Management

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Schema Management page. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.

 Schema Management page

Use this page to manage schema, and apply PeopleSoft schema extensions.

Activate the check boxes of those object classes or attribute types that you want applied to the cache schema.

Test Connectivity Page

Use the Test Connectivity page (DSSRCHRSLT) to test the directory connectivity.

Navigation:

Enterprise Components > Directory Interface > Definitions > Directory Configurations > Test Connectivity

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Test Connectivity page. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.

 Test Connectivity page

Use this page to test the directory connectivity.

When you access the Test Connectivity page, the connection test launches automatically. The results appear in the page. A successful test shows the message SUCCESS in green.

The preceding example shows the message FAILED in red, confirming that the connection test failed.

Verify that your directory server configuration details contain the correct values (correct server name, port, and so on).

Use the Cache Schema page (DSSCHEMACACHE) to cache the schema.

Navigation:

Enterprise Components > Directory Interface > Definitions > Schema Cache

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Cache Schema page. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.

 Cache Schema page

Enter the directory ID and server name of the schema to be cached and click the Cache Schema Now button.

Use the Delete Directory page (DSPURGEDIRID) to delete the directory configuration.

Navigation:

Enterprise Components > Directory Interface > Definitions > Directory Deletions

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Delete Directory page. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.

 Delete Directory page

Select the check boxes for the desired directory configuration deletions.