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How to Create a CA Identity Manager Directory

Follow these steps:

1. If you are using CA SiteMinder®, apply the policy store schema prior creating a CA Identity Manager Directory.

   Note: For more information on specific policy store schemas and how to apply them, see the Installation Guide.

2. If you are using CA SiteMinder®, create an ODBC data source for use with SiteMinder.
3. Create a data source for the user database that CA Identity Manager manages.
4. Describe the database to CA Identity Manager by modifying a directory configuration file (directory.xml). For more information, see How to Describe a Database in a Directory Configuration File.
5. In the Management Console, import the directory configuration file and create the directory.