Configuring IBM Security Directory Server back-end authentication

To enable IBM Security Directory Server back-end authentication

1. Launch the OneSpan Authentication Server Appliance Configuration Tool and enter your credentials (see  Accessing OneSpan Authentication Server Appliance Configuration Tool and OneSpan Authentication Server Administration Web Interface).
2. Select Authentication Server > Authentication Back-Ends.
3. Select Enabled for the IBM Security Directory Server back-end server.
4. Click SAVE.

To add an IBM Security Directory Server back-end server record

1. Log on to the OneSpan Authentication Server Administration Web Interface (see  Accessing OneSpan Authentication Server Appliance Configuration Tool and OneSpan Authentication Server Administration Web Interface).
2. Switch to the BACK-END tab, and select Register IBM Directory Back-End.

3. Fill in the necessary fields. Note the following points for the relevant fields:

   • Enable SSL is mandatory.
   • Entering a value for Timeout is mandatory.
   • For more information about these settings, refer to the OneSpan Authentication Server Appliance Administrator Reference.

   
   

4. Click CREATE.

To adjust the authentication policy settings, follow the same instructions as provided for RADIUS back-end authentication (see  Configuring RADIUS back-end authentication), using IBM Security Directory Server instead of RADIUS as the back-end protocol.

To create a client record and assign the policy, follow the same instructions as provided for RADIUS back-end authentication (see  Configuring RADIUS back-end authentication).