4.2 Using the Configuration Guide

After you have completed the Self Service Password Reset installation, you must configure your environment to use Self Service Password Reset. Self Service Password Reset contains a Configuration Guide that walks you through configuring your environment. The Configuration Guide simplifies the configuration process for you.

To use the Configuration Guide:

  1. Ensure that you have gathered all of the information in the worksheet before proceeding. For more information, see Self Service Password Reset Configuration Worksheet.

  2. Access the appropriate URL for your deployment.

    Appliance
    https://dns-name/sspr
    Windows
    https://localhost:8443/sspr
    WAR File
    https://localhost:port/sspr

  3. Accept the license agreement.

  4. Click Start Configuration Guide.

  5. Follow the instructions for your environment.

    NOTE:The Configuration Guide displays information unique to your environment and your configuration choices.

  6. (Conditional) If you are using Active Directory, you must manually extend the schema in the LDAP directories to work with Self Service Password Reset. For more information, see Configuring the LDAP Directories.

After you completed the Configuration Guide, you can now configure Self Service Password Reset for you environment. Proceed to Getting Started in the Self Service Password Reset 4.2 Administration Guide.

If you are using eDirectory to store the challenge-response information, there is one post-configuration step you must perform. You must install the iManager Password Management plugin and enable the Universal Password policy. For more information, see Managing Password in the eDirectory Administration Guide.