Databases Reference
In-Depth Information
Limitations when using external directories
When using external directories, there are a couple of limitations you should be
aware of.
Build-in user management
The first limitation you should be aware of depends on the read/write configuration
of your external directory. If Confluence can't write to your external directory, or you
don't want it to, you have to disable the built-in user management.
To disable management of users and groups within Confluence:
1.
Browse to the Administration Console (
Administration
|
Confluence Admin
).
2.
Choose
Security Configuration
in the left-hand menu.
3.
Click on
Edit
.
4.
Check the
External user management
checkbox.
5.
Click on
Save
.
If the built-in user management is disabled, users won't be able to:
• Signup
• Reset their password
• Update their profile
Also, administrators won't be able to:
• Add new users and groups
• Assign users to groups from Confluence
All these features are now delegated to the administration of your external user
management and they have to be performed there.
Editing directories
It's not possible to edit, disable, or remove the directory your user belongs to.
This precaution is to prevent administrators from locking themselves out of the
Confluence, by changing the directory configuration in a way that prevents them
from logging in or removing their administration permissions.
In some cases, reordering the directories will change the directory that you're
currently using, if your user exists in both directories. This behavior can be used
to make changes to existing directories.
