JNDI Directory Server

Provides detailed information on configuring a JNDI Directory Server as an External Resource.

General Properties

This section defines the general properties for this External Resource:
Property Description
Name Defines the name of the external resource.
Type Specifies the type of external resource.
Supported Types Specifies the type of JNDI Directory Server. Possible values are:
  • Generic JNDI
  • Active Directory
  • Sun One LDAP

Basic

The following properties must be configured for a JNDI Directory Server using the Basic tab:
Property Description
Initial Context Factory Defines the name of the initial context factory you want to use.
URL Defines the URL you want to use to connect to the directory service.
Principle Defines the root distinguished name for the directory service.
Credentials Specifies the password for the directory service.
Referrals
  • follow: the entry will be looked for directly.
  • ignore: the entry is not looked for.
  • throw: you must catch and manage any exceptions.
The following properties must be configured for a JNDI Directory Server using the Properties tab:
Property Description
Properties Define any name/value pair properties that need to be passed to the directory service.
The following properties must be configured for a JNDI Directory Server using the Runtime tab:
Property Description
Maximum Pool Size Determines the maximum number of connections that can be created within the connection pool.
Maximum Connections Per User Determines the maximum number of connections that can be created per user.
Connection Idle Time (minutes) Specifies the maximum time, in minutes, that a connection can remain idle before it is closed automatically.
Minimum Pool Size Determines the minimum number of connections that can be created within a connection pool.
Parent topic: External Resource Reference