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How to Create a Directory

In the Management Console, you create a CA Identity Manager Directory, which describes the structure and content of the user store, and the Provisioning Directory, which stores required information for the Provisioning Server. These directories are associated with CA Identity Manager environment.

You can use one of the following methods to create directories:

• Use the Directory Configuration Wizard

  Guides administrators through the process of creating a directory for their user store. This method helps reduce possible configuration errors.

  Note: Use the Directory Configuration Wizard to create new directories for the LDAP user stores only. To create a directory for a relational database, or to update an existing directory, import a directory.xml file directly.

• Use an XML Configuration File

  Allows administrators to select a fully configured XML file to create or modify the user store or Provisioning Server.

  Select this method if you are creating a directory for a relational database, or if you are updating an existing directory.

More Information:

Creating a Directory Using the Directory Configuration Wizard

Create a Directory with an XML Configuration File