Configuring General Settings for a Role

Use the General tab to define or update the general settings for a role.

Procedure

In the Role Name text field, enter a role name.
In the Description text field, enter a description for the role.
In the Directory Group DN text field, enter the distinguished name of an existing group on the Active Directory server. For example:
```
cn=group-name,cn=Users,dc=shared,dc=directory-server-domain,dc=local
```
If you are creating roles on the appliance before connecting to the AD server, you can leave this text field empty. Otherwise, this field is required for enabling any role.
Select the appropriate Enable radio button. This enables the role to control Active Directory users accessing the appliance.
Select the Allow members of this Role to connect to the Appliance via Web Services check box to allow Web Services API access to users in this role.

Complete the Privileges tab.