Managing user attributes
SyncManager imports to ContinuityA feature provided by GFI OneConnect that queues the emails sent and received in a Data Center and ensures that your organization can keep the mail flow even when the email infrastructure is down. a number of data fields from Active DirectoryA technology that provides a variety of network services, including LDAP-like directory services. during synchronization. Administrators can choose which attributes to import.
To change the attributes imported from Active Directory:
- Login to GFI OneConnect with an administrator account.
- From the top-right menu, navigate to Manage > Continuity.
- From the Continuity Admin ConsoleA web interface for adminsitrators to manage and configure GFI OneConnect., go to System Settings > User Import.
- To remove an attribute, so that it is not imported from Active Directory, select the attribute’s checkbox and click Remove.
Note that the following attributes are required and cannot be removed.
| Attribute Display Value | Attribute Name |
|---|---|
|
Display Name |
cn |
|
Display Name |
displayName |
|
MailboxA directory or folder on the mail server used for receipt, filing, and storing emails. ID |
legacyexchangedn |
|
Email Address |
|
|
User ID |
mailnickname |
|
Other Mailbox |
othermailbox |
|
Other Email Addresses |
proxyaddresses |
|
Display Name |
rdn |
|
User Name |
sAMAccountName |
|
User Id |
uid |
|
<not displayed in user interface> |
distinguishedname |
|
<not displayed in user interface> |
userAccountControl |
|
<not displayed in user interface> |
msExchHideFromAddressLists |
|
<not displayed in user interface> |
msExchMasterAccountSid |
By default, Active Directory custom attributes are imported by SyncManager but are not available for use within the Continuity Admin Console. To add an attribute to the list that SyncManager captures:
- In the search field, type the attribute’s name.
- Select the By Display Name or By Attribute Name radio button.
- Click Search. Results appear in the section below.
- Select the check box and click Add.