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Map a Last Name Attribute with an Alias Mapping Type

Use two alias attribute mappings to represent the last name user attribute in Directory A and Directory B.

Deployment

User Directory A identifies the last name of users with surname. Directory B identifies the last name of users with u_last_name.

Solution

1. Create an alias attribute mapping for Directory A.

   Name

   LastName

   Mapping Type

   Alias

   Definition

   surname

2. Create an alias attribute mapping for Directory B.

   Name

   LastName

   Mapping Type

   Alias

   Definition

   u_last_name

When referencing users in Directory A, the common view determines that the last name of users is identified by surname. When referencing users in Directory B, the common view determines that the last name is identified by u_last_name.