Using the WebLogic Embedded LDAP for Client Authentication

You can implement client authentication using the LDAP function embedded within WebLogic.

Important: If you set up security using an external LDAP server, you do not need to complete the procedures in this section. Proceed to Creating a Managed Server Using the ServerTemplate.

The following instructions describe steps to create basic users and groups for the SIMULIA Execution Engine to function properly. You may want to substitute the users and groups with your choices of users and groups.

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  1. Click the Users and Groups tab (under Security Realms / myrealm).

  2. Click the Users subtab.

    The Users table appears.

  3. Click New.

    The Create a New User screen appears.

  4. Type a username in the Name text box (for example, fiperuser1).

  5. Type Default Fiper User in the Description text box.

  6. Type a password in the Password text box, and reenter the password in the Confirm Password text box.

  7. Click OK.

    The user is created and appears in the Users table.

  8. Click the link that corresponds to the new user in the Name column of the Users table.

    The Settings for user_name screen appears.

  9. Click the Groups tab.

  10. Select the groups that this user will be a member of (fiperusers, fiperstations, or fiperadmins). See About Security Roles.

  11. Click the button to move the selected groups to the Chosen list.

  12. Click Save.

  13. Click the Users and Groups link near the top of the console.

    The Users table appears.

  14. Repeat step 3 through step 13 for each user you want to create.

    The client authentication feature of your SIMULIA Execution Engine is now functional.

    Note: Additional security options are available with your SIMULIA Execution Engine, including Run-As security and Access Control Lists (ACLs). Unlike client authentication, these security options are not necessary for running your SIMULIA Execution Engine. For more information on these options, see Configuring Security.

  15. Proceed to one of the following sections, based on your SIMULIA Execution Engine configuration: