Identity Search Implementation Process - Analytics Database - Teradata Vantage

1. Make sure you understand the format and function of the configuration files. See TDGSS Configuration Files.
2. Create the required identity search in a text editor, such as Notepad. See Configuring an Identity Search.
3. Use the text editor to add the following items to the authentication mechanisms in the TdgssUserConfigFile.xml on Teradata Vantage nodes. See Making Changes to TdgssUserConfigFile.xml on Database Nodes.
   • Add the identity search created in step 2.
   • Add the LdapServiceFQDN and LdapServicePassword properties, and configure them as shown in Directory Identification and Search Properties.

     The LdapServicePasswordProtected property indicates whether the password is stored in encrypted form. You do not need to add this property to use the default setting (not protected). If you want to encrypt the password, use the tdspasswd tool to generate an encrypted password for the passphrase that is used to encrypt the private key file.

     You can store the password in plain text, but it is not recommended. If you use plain text, be sure to limit access to the TDGSS configuration files and the TDGSSCONFIG.GDO. See Controlling Access to the Operating System.

If the configuration is not useful, you can revert to the previous configuration. See Returning to an Old Configuration.