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If the SBC is going to retrieve subscriber data from an Active Directory (AD) server, use the Domain Controller window to specify attributes for accessing a remote AD Domain Controller server.

To View Domain Controllers

On the SBC main screen, go to All > Global > Servers > Domain Controller

The Domain Controller window opens listing and domain controllers that are already configured.

Domain Controller

To Create a Domain Controller

To create a new Domain Controller:

  1. Click New Domain ControllerThe Create New Domain Controller window opens.

    Create New Domain Controller


  2. Use the following table to configure the Domain Controller and then click Save.

Domain Controller Parameters

ParameterDescription
Domain Controller IDName of the AD Domain Controller server
Description

Optional description of the AD Domain Controller

User NameUsername to access the AD Domain Controller
PasswordPassword to access the AD Domain Controller
Primary IPPrimary IP address of the AD Domain Controller
Secondary IP

Secondary IP address of the AD Domain Controller

Search ScopeScope of the AD search when retrieving data
Ldap Query CriteriaLDAP ((Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) query to retrieve data from the AD Domain Controller
Use TLS

If enabled, the SBC uses TLS to communicate with the AD Domain Controller. Options are:

  • Disable (default)
  • Enable
Remote PortPort on the remote AD Domain Controller server (optional).

 To Edit a Domain Controller

To edit a Domain Controller configuration:

  1. Click the radio button next to the specific Domain Controller name. The Edit Selected Domain Controller window opens.
  2. Make the required changes and click Save.

To Copy a Domain Controller

To copy a Domain Controller configuration: 

  1. Click the radio button next to the Domain Controller you want to copy.
  2. Click Copy Domain ControllerThe Copy Selected Domain Controller window opens.
  3. Make any required changes and click Save.

To Delete a Domain Controller

To delete a Domain Controller configuration: 

  1. Click the radio button next to the Domain Controller you want to delete.
  2. Click the delete icon (X) at the end of the row. 
  3. Confirm the deletion when prompted.