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Object Management

The Administrative UI lets you create, view, modify, and delete objects. Although the details of each task differ by object, the general methods are similar. For example, the procedure for deleting a federation entity is similar to the procedure for deleting a user directory connection.

The lists within each sub-category let you manipulate an object. You can do one of the following:

• Create a new object.
• Select an existing object from a list of objects and modify it.
• Use the Action button to perform a task on an object.

New Object Creation

If you select a sub category from one of the configuration tabs, an object list is displayed. From an object list, you can create an object.

For example, to establish a new partnership, select the Federation tab to display the View Federation Partnerships window. Click Create Partnership in the Federation Partnership List.

After you click a button to create an object, the appropriate dialog or configuration wizard is displayed to guide you through the procedure.

Objects Lists

When you view a configuration tab or sub-category in the UI, a list of associated objects is also displayed. You can click the link of any object in the list to see detailed information about that object.

For example, from the Federation tab, if you select Entities, the View Federation Entities page displays a list of federation entities.

Action Button for Object Lists

The Action button lies to the left of any object in an object list. Clicking the button displays a menu of tasks you can perform on an object.

The Action button offers different tasks depending on the object.

Filtering Object Lists

If an object type has a particularly long list of configured entries, you can filter which entries are displayed, making the list easier to read. For example, you can search for all configured partnerships whose status is active, and these will appear in the Federation Partnership List.

To specify a search filter

1. Click a main configuration tab.

   The Filter and List group boxes are displayed.

2. Configure the search in the Filter object group box, using the following guidelines:
   1. Select what you want to search on in the Search For field.

      Examples: For a certificate, you may select Alias as the operand. For a federation entity, you may select Entity Type as the operand.

   2. Choose an operator selected from the pull-down menu in the middle field.

      Examples: =, begins with, contains, ends with; on or before (only option for Expiration Date)

   3. Do one of the following:
      • For operands except Expiration Date, enter a string (do not use quotes) in the last field. This is the value of the search filter.
      • For Expiration Date, select the calendar icon to the right of the field and choose a date. You can enter the date manually, but selecting a date from the calendar ensures the correct date format.

      Notes:

      • To retrieve the full list, leave the third field blank. You may also enter <ANY> or an asterisk (*).
      • You cannot use the asterisk as an embedded wildcard character. For example, you can enter the asterisk on its own, but you cannot enter partner* as a value.
3. Click Go to initiate the search.

Page Displays

When you view a list for any object in the UI, only ten records are displayed by default. To the bottom right of the list, choose the greater-than symbol (>) to move to the next page. Choose the double greater-than (>>) symbol to go to the end of the list.

Note: You cannot change the default number of ten records displayed per page.

You can select the Show All link in the top right corner of the list to display all entries in one window.