3.3 Match Attribute Builder

The Match Attribute Builder enables you to select attributes and values used by the Find Matching Object action to determine if a matching object exists in a data store.

The following example matches users if the users are based in Provo and have a unique CN attribute:

  1. In the Rule Builder, select find matching object.

    For information on accessing the Rule Builder, see Defining Individual Rules within a Policy.

  2. Select the Scope of the search as subtree.

  3. Browse to and select the location to search. In this example, it is the Users container.

  4. Click the icon next to the Enter Match Attributes field to launch the Match Attribute Builder.

    Enter match attributes field to launch the Match Attribute Builder

  5. Click Append New Matching Attribute to add an attribute to match.

  6. Specify the CN attribute in the Name field.

  7. Select Value from current object to see if there are any other users with the same CN attribute.

  8. Click Append New Matching Attribute to add another attribute to match.

  9. Specify the L attribute in the Name field.

  10. Select Other Value, then specify Provo as the value.

    Match Attribute Builder

  11. Click OK.

3.3.1 Match Attribute Builder Tips

Use the Cut/Copy/Paste icons Cut/Copy/Paste icons to use the Policy Builder clipboard. The Paste icon is disabled if the current content on the clipboard is invalid at that location.