CML User Authentication

A CML user account with administrator rights is created during the Initial Set-up step of the installation process. In enterprise environments, multiple users can work with the system at the same time. Each user should have their own account where they can create and manage their own labs. As a CML administrator, you can configure CML to authenticate user logins using either local authentication or LDAP authentication.

By default, CML uses local authentication. With this authentication method, CML administrators create and manage accounts via Tools ‣ System Administration ‣ User Administration. CML authenticates user logins by checking the password hash that is stored in the local user database on the CML server.

Alternatively, you can configure CML to use LDAP as the authentication method. LDAP (lightweight directory access protocol) is an industry-standard, vendor-neutral way for applications to access user information over the network in a common, centralized service. There are various LDAP implementations available on the market and many vendors provide LDAP access for their directory services. For example, you can use the LDAP authentication method to integrate CML with Microsoft Active Directory. Once you configure your CML server for LDAP authentication, CML will no longer use local user accounts. All logins will be authenticated via the configured LDAP servers.

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