HP AB500A - Integrated Lights-Out Advanced User Manual page 52

Configuring directory settings
iLO 2 enables administrators to centralize user account administration using directory services. You must
have the Configure iLO 2 Settings privilege to configure and test the iLO 2 directory services. To access
Directory Settings, click Administration>Security>Directory.
iLO 2 directory settings enable you to control directory-related behavior for the iLO 2 directory you are
logged into. These settings include:
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Disable Directory Authentication—Enables you to activate or deactivate directory support on this iLO
2 directory.
If directory authentication is enabled and configured properly, users can log in using directory
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credentials.
If directory authentication is disabled, user credentials are not validated using the directory.
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Use HP Extended Schema—Selects directory authentication and authorization using directory objects
created with HP schema. Select this option if the directory has been extended with HP schema, and
you plan to use it.
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Use Directory Default Schema—Selects directory authentication and authorization using user
accounts in the directory. Select this option if the directory is not extended with HP schema. User
accounts and group memberships are used to authenticate and authorize users. After entering the
directory network information, click Administer Groups and enter one or more valid directory
distinguished names and privileges to grant users access to iLO 2.
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Enable Local User Accounts—Enables you to limit access to local users.
If Local User Accounts are enabled, a user can login using locally stored user credentials.
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If Local User Accounts are disabled, user access is limited to valid directory credentials only.
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Access using Local User Accounts is enabled if Directory Support is disabled and/or the iLO 2 Select
or iLO 2 Advanced License is revoked. You cannot disable local user access if you are logged in
using a local user account.
iLO 2 directory server settings enables you to identify the directory server address and port. These settings
include:
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