Blackboard Centricity2 - LDAP Connector Support
The WNYRIC provides annual support for LDAP connector module of Centricity2. Many details go into the implementation and support of the LDAP connector. Our service includes:
- Providing assistance and support with planning the LDAP connector implementation
- Identifying user account source
- Identifying directory changes required
- Planning assistance for changes needed to users/groups in Centricty2
- Identifying required technical resources
- The LDAP Connector is not a single sign-on (SSO) solution
- The service does not cover or include creating users or groups, or getting users or groups into a directory
Please refer to service code 650.820 for full service details.
- Encryption certificates
- A compatible directory server with users and groups for Centricity2 use
- Directory (LDAP) servers supported by Centricity2:
- Novell®
- eDirectory™
- Microsoft® Active Directory®
- OpenLDAP™ (an open source directory)
- Have users and groups entered and maintained in the district directory server
- Indicate users and groups to synch with Centricity2. Typically, not all users and groups are synched with Centricity2.
- Provide access to district staff necessary to implement the LDAP connection from the district server
- Perform technical actions needed to allow connection with the district directory server
- Renew encryption certificates
- Modify users and groups in the directory to work with Centricity2 in the desired fashion
- Notify Website Support team of any changes to the directory server that may affect the synch between the district's directory and the Centricity2 software
- Report issues with the LDAP connector to the Website support staff
- Coordinate planning meetings with district, WNYRIC, and Blackboard staff
- Assist district in identifying user account and group source
- Identify directory changes required for use with Centricity2
- Assist district in planning for changes needed to users and groups in Centricty2 software
- Assist district with identifying required technical resources
- Review issues reported with the LDAP connector functionality and provide guidance to resolution