Identity Service
An identity service provides a way for a BPEL process to look up users and groups in an enterprise directory service. The ActiveBPEL Server identity service is based on file-based support.
By providing the communication details for look-up access to your directory service, you can do the following:
- Run BPEL processes that implement identity-based activities. When a process runs, the person or group specified in the process is looked up in your directory service.
- For the BPEL for People functionality, enable administrators and users to assign and forward tasks to people and groups
Any BPEL process that implements identity-based activities imports the WSDL provided with the ActiveBPEL Designer product. The name of the WSDL is identity.wsdl. Refer to the ActiveBPEL Designer documentation for details about this WSDL.
View and update identity service settings as shown in the following table.
Provider Configuration |
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Enable |
Add a checkmark to use the identity service. Initially the service is disabled since it is not configured and ready for use. Configure the remaining settings, and then enable the service. |
Provider Type |
Select from the drop-down list:
Be sure to see the Notes below table. |
File location on server |
This field is displayed only for LDIF or XML File. Do one of the following:
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Notes:
- The file you select must be on the ActiveBPEL server
- You can add an email entry to your XML file. For example, <user name="user1" password="user1pw" roles="admin" email=”user1@example.com”/>
- The LDIF or XML file is read each time the server starts. You can update the file at any time. If the server is running, select Update to refresh the file contents.
Testing the Current Configuration
Enter a user name and select Test Settings.
If your settings are correct, you will see a success message.
If an error occurs, there may be helpful information for connection, security, or possibly an incorrect setting.
When your settings are correct, select Update.
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