When connecting to another naming or directory service (such as an LDAP service), you must create and configure a Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI) adapter. The JNDI adapter enables you to connect to the various naming and directory interfaces accessible using the JNDI system, including an enterprise directory server. The JNDI Service Provider Interface (SPI) provides the means by which naming and directory services are integrated into the JNDI framework. To connect to a directory, the JNDI adapter requires the appropriate JNDI Service Providers.

The following topic explains how to create a JNDI adapter entry and configure the default mapping for user and group properties. Refer to Installing and Configuring the Adapter for more information on configuring the JNDI adapter entry. For more information on creating LDAP entries, see Entering Your LDAP Settings.

The JNDI configuration process essentially consists of two main steps: