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How to Use the Directory API

When you have met the prerequisites, follow these steps:

1. Review the sample provided with the Directory API.
2. Write source code to implement the Directory API.
3. Build a shared library from the source code.
4. Place the shared library in the default location, as follows:
   • On UNIX platforms, in the SiteMinder lib directory
   • On Windows platforms, in the SiteMinder bin directory

   Optionally, you can place the shared library in a different location, as long as the SiteMinder Policy Server can access it. If you use an alternate location, indicate the fully qualified path to the shared library in the Library field of the SiteMinder User Directory Dialog box.