Summary: performing LDAP-related administrative tasks

Some administrative tasks can be accomplished by using installutil subcommands.

Other tasks require that you use a script that calls one or more Rational® ClearQuest® APIs that have been created to support LDAP authentication. Methods for performing administrative tasks summarizes the methods available to perform common administrative tasks. For information about Rational® ClearQuest® APIs, see the API documentation.

Table 1. Methods for performing administrative tasks
Task How to perform
Configure a database set for LDAP authentication. Use installutil subcommands.
Create an LDAP-authenticated Rational® ClearQuest® user account.
  • Use the Rational® ClearQuest® User Administration tool.
  • Use the Rational® ClearQuest® API CreateUserLDAPAuthenticated.
Set a user's authentication mode.
  • Use the Rational® ClearQuest® User Administration tool.
  • Run the SetupCQLDAP.pl script.
  • Use one of the Rational® ClearQuest® APIs: SetCQAuthentication or SetLDAPAuthentication.