Add an External Authentication Provider

Add an external authentication provider to the WebLogic Server active security realm.

1. Make sure you have locked the active security realm from other users (see Lock the WebLogic Server Active Security Realm).
2. Within the Settings for myrealm section, click the Providers tab.
   
3. In the Authentication Providers table, click New.
   
4. Complete the Create a New Authentication Provider screen:
   • Name—Enter a name to identify the authentication provider in the WebLogic Server security realm. For example, "My External OpenLDAP Server" or "My AD Server".
   • Type—Select one of the following options:

     • For OpenLDAP providers, select OpenLDAPAuthenticator.

     • For Microsoft Active Directory providers, select LDAPAuthenticator.

     Note:

     The ActiveDirectoryAuthenticator option is not supported; do not use it, even for Microsoft Active Directory providers.

5. Proceed to Define Provider-specific Information.