Integrating LDAP authentication into IBM App Connect

In this blog, we will learn about Integrating LDAP authentication into IBM App Connect.

The IBM App Connect Enterprise web interface provides an intuitive, browser-based platform for managing integration server resources. It allows integration administrators to easily deploy, start, stop, or delete application BAR files and deployed applications. The interface also offers detailed access to statistics and accounting data for message flows and integration server resources, enabling comprehensive performance analysis.

Authentication is essential for the IBM App Connect web user interface for several reasons:

• Securing sensitive data and controlling access.
• Identifying and tracking user activities to ensure accountability.
• Meeting compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain system integrity and prevent unauthorized access.
• Customizing and optimizing the user experience.
• Facilitating the secure integration with all other services and systems.

In this guide, we will outline how to configure LDAP authentication for the web user console.

Procedure: Enabling LDAP Authentication for an Integration Node

To enable LDAP authentication for an integration node, follow these steps to modify the node.conf.yaml configuration file:

1. Stop the Integration Node

• • Ensure that the integration node is not running before making configuration changes.

2. Edit the Configuration File

• • Open the node.conf.yaml configuration file for your integration node using a YAML editor.

3. Set the Required Properties

• • Configure the following properties within the file:
    • basicAuth: Set this property to true to enable basic authentication.
    • ldapUrl: Specify the URL of your LDAP server. If the LDAP URL uses TLS (ldaps), and the server has a self-signed certificate or one issued by a company-specific CA, configure the caPath property in the RestAdminListener section to point to the directory containing the public certificates for the server.

4. Restart the Integration Node

• • After making the necessary changes, start the integration node again.

5. Access the Web User Interface

• • To connect to the web UI, open a browser and enter the hostname and port.

6. Log in to the Interface

• • After inputting your username and password, click the login button.

7. Access the ACE Web User Interface

• • Upon successful login, you will be redirected to the ACE Web User Interface.

This process enables LDAP authentication for enhanced security and management of your IBM App Connect web user interface.