The aim of these diagrams is to help people understand each directory type at a glance. We have kept the diagrams simple and conceptual, with just enough information to be correct. Some things that we do not attempt to show:
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Confluence Internal Directory
Diagram above: Confluence using its internal directory for user management.
Confluence with Read/Write Connection to LDAP
Diagram above: Confluence connecting to an LDAP directory.
Confluence with Read-Only Connection to LDAP, with Local Groups
Diagram above: Confluence connecting to an LDAP directory with permissions set to read only and local groups.
Confluence Internal Directory with LDAP Authentication
Diagram above: Confluence connecting to an LDAP directory for authentication only.
Confluence with LDAP Authentication, Copy Users on First Login
Diagram above: Confluence connecting to an LDAP directory for authentication only, with each user synchronised with the internal directory when they log in to Confluence.
Confluence Connecting to JIRA
Diagram above: Confluence connecting to JIRA for user management.
Confluence Connecting to JIRA and JIRA Connecting to LDAP
Diagram above: Confluence connecting to JIRA for user management, with JIRA in turn connecting to LDAP.
Confluence and JIRA Connecting to Crowd
Diagram above: Confluence, JIRA and other applications connecting to Crowd for user management.
RELATED TOPICS
- Configuring the Internal Directory
- Connecting to an LDAP Directory
- Connecting to an Internal Directory with LDAP Authentication
- Connecting to Crowd or JIRA for User Management
- Connecting to JIRA 4.2 or Earlier for User Management
- Managing Multiple Directories
- Managing Nested Groups
- Synchronising Data from External Directories
- Diagrams of Possible Configurations for User Management
- User Management Limitations and Recommendations
- Requesting Support for External User Management