Configure dynamic and nested group support for the SunONE or iPlanet Directory Server

Configure dynamic and nested groups to simplify WebSphere Application Server security management and increase its effectiveness and flexibility.

To use dynamic and nested groups with WebSphere Application Server security, be running WebSphere Application Server Version 5.1.1 or later. Refer to Dynamic and nested group support for the SunONE or iPlanet Directory Server for more information on this topic.

Procedure

1. In the administrative console for WebSphere Application Server, click Security > Global security.

2. Under User registries, click LDAP.

3. Select SunONE for the type of LDAP server.

4. Select the Ignore case for authorization option.

5. Under Additional Properties, click Advanced Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user registry settings.

6. Change the Group filter setting to &(cn=%v)(objectclass=ldapsubentry)).

7. Change the Group member ID map setting to nsRole:nsRole.

8. Click Apply or OK to validate the changes.

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