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Import Users Through CA IdentityMinder

CA IdentityMinder provides the following methods for adding users to a user store that it manages directly.

Method

Features

Limitations

Bulk Loader

Allows you to use the Bulk Loader task in the User Console to upload feeder files that are used to manipulate large numbers of managed objects simultaneously.

The advantage of the Bulk Loader method is that you can automate the process of manipulating a large number of managed objects using an information (feeder) file. The Bulk Loader task can also be mapped to a workflow process.

If you are using the Bulk Loader, you may see out-of-memory exceptions depending on the number of users you are importing.

To address this issue, increase the JVM memory settings.

Remote Task Invocation via Task Execution Web Service (TEWS)

Allows execution of any CA IdentityMinder task that is enabled for Web Services, including the Create User task.

If the task is configured for User Synchronization, CA IdentityMinder will execute any applicable identity policies.

Performance characteristics of web service model may not be well-suited for high-throughput requirements of bulk import operations

IM API
  • Provides User-based APIs that can be invoked directly for creating users via a Java client
  • Provides the highest throughput capabilities.
  • Bypasses audit and security mechanisms provided by the Task Server.
  • Does not support execution of Identity Policies.

Note: For more information about the Bulk Loader, see the Administration Guide. For more information about TEWS and the IM API, see the Programming Guide for Java.