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Introduction

  • The JS7 - Identity Services offer integration with LDAP Directory Services for authentication and authorization.
  • The LDAP Identity Service is a built-in service available from JOC Cockpit

Identity Service Type

The following integration levels are available from Identity Service Types that can be used with LDAP:

Identity ServiceIdentity Service Configuration ItemsJOC Cockpit Configuration
Service TypeBuilt-inUser Accounts/Passwords
stored with
User Accounts/Passwords
managed by
Roles/Permissions
stored with
Roles->User Accounts Mapping
managed with
Roles Mapping
LDAPyesLDAP ServerLDAP ServerJS7 DatabaseLDAP ServerMapping of LDAP Security Groups to JOC Cockpit Roles performed with the LDAP Server
LDAP-JOCyesLDAP ServerLDAP ServerJS7 DatabaseJOC CockpitMapping of user accounts and roles with JOC Cockpit


Explanation:

  • Service Type: LDAP
    • Management of user accounts and passwords is performed with the LDAP Server.
    • In addition, an automated mapping of membership in LDAP Security Groups to JOC Cockpit roles takes place.
    • JOC Cockpit does not know any user accounts, passwords an role assignments as this information is managed with LDAP only.
  • Service Type: LDAP-JOC
    • Management of user accounts and passwords is performed with the LDAP Server.
    • The assignment of roles to user accounts is performed with JOC Cockpit and is stored with the JS7 database.
    • JOC Cockpit knows user accounts and role assignments. JOC Cockpit does not know passwords as this information is managed with LDAP only

Identity Service Configuration

JOC Cockpit offers the Manage Identity Services view from the user menu of an administrative account for configuration of Identity Services:


Add Identity Service

To add an Identity Service use the button Add Identity Service from the above list of Identity Services:


Explanation:

  • The Identity Service Name is a unique identifier that can be freely chosen.
  • The Identity Service Type can be selected as available from the above matrix.
  • The Ordering specifies the sequence in which a login is performed with available Identity Services.
  • The Required attribute specifies if login with the respective Identity Service is required to be successful, for example if a number of Identity Services are triggered on login of a user account.





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