Add a group with directory-based authentication

Use this procedure to add a group whose users will be authenticated through a directory service. You give the group access to a subset of resources based on job responsibilities.

Prerequisites

Minimum required privileges: Infrastructure administrator.
The group must exist in the authentication directory service.
The credentials of a directory service user.

The appliance uses these credentials to confirm the user’s permission to access it. The credentials are not saved on the appliance.
The directory service must be added to the appliance. For more information, see Add an authentication directory service.

Adding a group with directory-based authentication

From the main menu, select Users and Groups→Actions→Add Directory Group.
Enter the data requested on the screen. See Add or Edit Directory Group screen details.
1. Select the authentication directory service.
2. Enter the credentials to log in to the directory service.
3. Click Connect.
4. Select the group from the menu.
5. Select the role.
Click Add to add the group and return to the Users and Groups screen, or click Add+ to add another group.

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