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SSL-enable the LDAP User Directory Connection

After pointing Federation Manager to the correct certificate database, enable the SSL-secured connection to the LDAP user directory.SSL further secures the communication between Federation Manager and the user directory.

Note: The following procedure assumes you have an LDAP connection set up and working properly. The directory connection must be operating before you enable SSL.

To configure SSL for the LDAP user directory connection

1. Log in to the Federation Manager UI.
2. Select the User Directory tab.

   The User Directory List is displayed.

3. Click Action, Edit next to the LDAP entry you want to SSL-enable.

   The Edit User Directory dialog opens.

4. Look at the Server field in the Configure LDAP User Directory group box and ensure it contains the correct server and port value for the SSL connection. SSL often uses a different port than a non-SSL connection.
5. Check the Secured Connection check-box in the Connection Credentials group box.
6. Click Save.

   You return to the User Directory dialog.

7. In the User Directory list, select Action, Test Connection next to the LDAP entry that is SSL-enabled.

   If SSL is properly configured, the connection is verified by a message at the top of the dialog. In the case of failure, an error message is displayed.

The user directory connection is configured to communicate over SSL.