Active Directory
Active Directory
Follow these steps to connect Active Directory to your CData Connect Cloud account:
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Open the Connections page of the CData Connect Cloud dashboard.
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Click + Add Connection in the upper-right corner.
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Type Active Directory into the search field, then click the data source name.
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On the Basic Settings tab of the new connection, enter a connection name or keep the default name.
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Enter the host name or IP address of the Active Directory server into the Server field.
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Enter the port for connecting to the Active Directory server in the Port field.
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Enter the Active Directory username for authentication into User.
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Enter the user password.
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Enter the Base DN. Specifying a narrow base distinguished name limits the scope of searches and can increase performance.
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At the top of the CData Connect Cloud Add Active Directory Connection page, click Save & Test.
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If the connection test succeeds, a message indicates that your connection has been created.
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If the connection test fails, ensure that you entered your login information correctly with no stray spaces or other characters. Then, try again.
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More Information
For more information about interactions between CData Connect Cloud and Active Directory, see this information page.