Implement identity service support for Active Directory, NIS, and LDAP with Single Sign-On (SSO) on the NSX MAnager

Step 1. Log into the vSphere Web Client and navigate to NSX MAnagers then double click the NSX Manager for which you like to implement identity service support.

Step 2. Select Manage -> Domains and then click the + sign to Add Domain

Step 3. Specify your Domain Name and NetBIOS name then click Next

Step 4. Specify the Server, Protocol, Port, Username, and Password then click Next

Step 5. Specify the Connection Method and Port for the Security Event Log Access then click Next

Step 6. Confirm your settings, then hit Finish

Step 7. It may take a few minutes, but you will want to confirm a successful sync status as show below. Note: You may have to manually synchronize NSX Manager with Active Directory by clicking the icon shown below.

Step 8. You also want to ensure to enable Single Sign-on (SSO) on the NSX Manager by following the instructions here.

4 Comments

CCDE - June 12, 2015 - 11:16 pm 156

it is really a nice study guide,?
in the exam how can we get the domain name, and LDAP IP address, they will give these information, of I have to find them out from the vcenter or search for AD within the exam environment .

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