Basic Facts
Field |
Description |
Full name |
Name you want to assign to your directory. |
LDAP Server |
DNS or directory server IP. |
Port |
TCP port to establish communication with the directory server. |
Authentication Type |
Authentication mode through which connections are allowed. |
User Format |
You can choose from 3 user formats: UserNameOnly, FullyQualifiedDomainName, and UserPrincipalName. |
State |
For the creation of the directory, you must select the active state. |
Authentication provider |
You can choose between two LDAP or Azure AD providers. |
Use Default Provider |
This option is activated so that the authentication type that appears by default is the one created (LDAP or Azure AD) when entering the AVS site. |
Use DS Name Distinction |
This option is enabled when the directory server is OpenLDAP and you must submit the distinguished name for logon (Username is not used). |
Enable SSL |
Indicate if you apply a security protocol. |
LDAP/Sample Filters
Filter |
Example |
Filter to synchronize all users. |
(&(objectCategory=person)) |
Filter to synchronize all groups. |
(objectClass=organizationalUnit) |
Filter for synchronizing users from the accounting group. |
(name=Accounting) |
Microsoft EntraID/Sample Filters
Filter |
Example |
Filter to synchronize all users. |
* |
Filter to synchronize all users. |
* |
Filter for synchronizing users from the accounting group. |
displayName eq ‘Accounting’ |
Microsoft EntraID/Example Minimal Field Mapping
Field |
EntraId nomenclature |
Unique user identifier |
Id |
Username |
UserPrincipalName |
⚐ Note: :
When the directory is synchronized from a LDAP on premise It is used:
- Unique User Identifier : OnPremisesImmutableId
- Username : OnPremisesSamAccountName
⚐ Note: :
If you want to use the user’s mail as your username, you must:
- Assign Username : Mail
- And change the claim in case you have external providers configured in Azure Active Directory
Microsoft EntraID/Example Field Mapping
Field |
EntraId nomenclature |
Company |
CompanyName |
Unique user identifier |
Id |
Username |
UserPrincipalName |
Email |
Mail |
Immediate boss |
Manager |
Country |
Country |
City |
City |
Phone |
BusinessPhones |
FAX |
FaxNumber |
Cell or Mobile |
MobilePhone |
Location in the company |
Building |
Headquarters |
OfficeLocation |
Position within the company |
JobTitle |
Company Area |
Department |
Unique Group Identifier |
Id |
Group Name |
Name |