How To Authenticate Locally; How To Authenticate Using Ldap - Network Instruments Matrix User Manual

How to authenticate locally

Selected by default, local authentication allows the Matrix to handle all users, groups, and permissions. This
authentication scheme is especially useful if no third-party authentication server is available.
1. Starting in the dashboard, click System.
2. Click Authentication.
3. In the Authentication Scheme list, click Local.
4. Click Save.
The Matrix now uses local authentication for authenticating users.

How to authenticate using LDAP

Use LDAP authentication to allow an LDAP directory server to authenticate users.
1. Starting in the dashboard, click System.
2. Click Authentication.
3. In the Authentication Scheme list, click LDAP.
4. In the LDAP General Settings area:
a. In Server, type the server address.
b. In Port, type the port number.
c. In the Version list, click the protocol version.
d. In the Connection Security list, click a security type.
e. In Base DN, type the Base Distinguished Name.
The Base Distinguished Name is the root of the directory tree.
Note:
Administrators should find the Base DN directly from the LDAP server to ensure accuracy.
In Bind DN, type the Bind Distinguished Name.
f.
The Bind Distinguished Name is required for authenticating with the LDAP server and performing
actions.
Note:
The Bind DN associated with the Bind DN user account needs domain user privileges, and administrators
should find a suitable Bind DN directly from the LDAP server to ensure accuracy.
g. In Timeout in Seconds, type a value.
The duration a connection attempt waits before aborting.
Note:
A connection retry attempt is made if this value elapses.
5. In Server, type the address of the server.
6. Click Save.
The Matrix now uses LDAP for authenticating users.
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