Quick Start Guide

Get IdentityCenter up and running with your first synchronization in under 30 minutes.

What You'll Accomplish

By the end of this guide, you will have:

• Created a connection to your Active Directory
• Set up a sync project to import users
• Run your first synchronization
• Viewed your imported identities

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• IdentityCenter installed and running (see Installation Guide)
• Network access to at least one Active Directory domain controller
• A service account with read permissions to AD

Step 1: Log In to IdentityCenter

1. Open your browser and navigate to your IdentityCenter URL
2. Log in with your administrator credentials
3. You'll see the main dashboard

Step 2: Create Your First Connection

A connection defines how IdentityCenter communicates with a directory source.

1. Navigate to Administration > Connections
2. Click New Connection
3. Fill in the connection details:

4. Click Test Connection to verify connectivity
5. Click Save to create the connection

Tip: Start with a non-SSL connection on port 389 for initial testing. You can enable LDAPS later for production.

Step 3: Create a Sync Project

A sync project defines what objects to synchronize and how to process them.

1. Navigate to Synchronization > Projects
2. Click New Sync Project
3. Configure the project:

4. Click Save

Step 4: Configure the Sync Workflow

The workflow defines the processing steps for synchronized objects.

1. On your sync project, click Edit Workflow
2. Add the following steps:

Step 1: Import from AD

• Type: Source Query
• LDAP Filter: (&(objectClass=user)(objectCategory=person))
• Attributes: sAMAccountName, displayName, mail, department, title, manager

Step 2: Match to Identities

• Type: Identity Matching
• Match by: Email address, then Employee ID

Step 3: Create/Update Objects

• Type: Commit Changes
• Action: Create new, Update existing

3. Click Save Workflow

Step 5: Run Your First Sync

1. Navigate back to Synchronization > Projects
2. Find your "User Sync" project
3. Click Run Now
4. Watch the progress in real-time:
   • Objects queried from source
   • Objects matched to identities
   • New identities created
   • Existing objects updated

Step 6: View Your Identities

1. Navigate to Identities > All Identities
2. You'll see a list of all synchronized users
3. Click on any identity to view:
   • Basic information (name, email, department)
   • All linked identity objects from connected sources
   • Group memberships
   • Access history

What's Next?

Now that you have your first sync running, explore these features:

Expand Your Sync

• Add more attributes
• Set up scheduling
• Configure filters

Add More Connections

• Connect to Entra ID
• Connect via LDAP

Set Up Access Reviews

• Create your first access review

Configure Policies

• Define compliance policies

Troubleshooting Quick Start Issues

Connection Test Fails

Symptom: "Unable to connect to server"

Solutions:

1. Verify the domain controller is reachable: ping dc01.corp.local
2. Check firewall rules allow LDAP traffic (port 389 or 636)
3. Verify the service account credentials
4. Try using the IP address instead of hostname

No Users Imported

Symptom: Sync completes but shows 0 objects

Solutions:

1. Verify the Base DN is correct
2. Check the LDAP filter syntax
3. Ensure the service account has read permissions
4. Try a broader filter: (objectClass=user)

Sync Takes Too Long

Symptom: Sync runs for hours

Solutions:

1. Narrow your LDAP filter to target specific OUs
2. Reduce the attributes being synchronized
3. Check the Performance Tuning Guide

Summary

You've successfully:

• Connected IdentityCenter to Active Directory
• Created and configured a sync project
• Run your first synchronization
• Viewed imported identity data

This is just the beginning. IdentityCenter's power comes from connecting multiple sources, creating a unified identity view, and automating access governance.