Configuring synchronization settings in the ClearID One Identity Synchronization Tool - ClearID

Genetec ClearID™ User Guide

Applies to
ClearID
Last updated
2024-04-09
Content type
Guides > User guides
Language
English
Product
ClearID

Before you can synchronize an external system with Genetec ClearID™, you must first configure the Genetec ClearID™ One Identity Synchronization Tool synchronization settings.

Before you begin

  • Check your license information: Part number CD-IDSYNC-SERVICE-1Y is required for One Identity Synchronization Tool import.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that your files are not being edited and are closed, because the synchronization tool locks the file during the synchronization process.

What you should know

This procedure is for IT or security personnel responsible for external system attributes administration.

Synchronization can be performed manually using the Synchronize now () option, or automatically at the Automatic synchronization intervals specified in the One Identity Synchronization Tool.

Synchronization of external system attributes into ClearID identity attributes is INBOUND only.
CAUTION:
Any changes only made to identities in ClearID can be overwritten during the next synchronization from the external system.

Procedure

  1. In the One Identity Synchronization Tool Synchronization section, configure your synchronization settings.
    Synchronization settings section in the ClearID One Identity Synchronization Tool.
    Automatic synchronization
    Enable automatic synchronization if you want attributes synchronized at a specified interval.
    Interval
    If automatic synchronization is enabled, choose a synchronization interval:
    Fixed
    Enter a Synchronization interval using the following format: 000d 01h 00m 00s.

    For example, every 7 days would be 007d 00h 00m 00s, or every 12hrs 000d 12h 00m 00s.

    Cron Schedule
    Enter a synchronization interval using the Quartz Cron format. For example, 00***?*.

    For more information, see quartz-scheduler.org/documentation.

    Tip: You can click Synchronize now () regardless of any scheduled settings to initiate an immediate synchronization.
    Synchronize picture
    Choose when to synchronize identity pictures from the external system.
    Always
    Identity pictures are synchronized every time a synchronization occurs.
    Only if missing
    Identity pictures are only synchronized when a synchronization occurs, if they are missing.
    NOTE: Including pictures increases the amount of time that it takes to import attributes.
    Stop Synchronization on error
    Enable this option to stop synchronization if an error is encountered during the synchronization process.
    Default web portal access
    Specifies web portal access for synchronized users.
    Grant access
    ClearID web portal access for synchronized users is enabled by default.
    NOTE: The username field must be mapped to give web portal access to a ClearID identity.
    • There are only two possible values for the User type mapping: Admin and User. Any other value entered defaults to User.
    • If the mapping for web portal access is not set, or the value is empty, the Default web portal access global setting is used.
    No access
    Web portal access for synchronized users is disabled by default.
    Default country
    Choose one of the following:
    No default country
    If a synchronized identity does not include a country attribute, the country attribute is ignored.
    Default country
    Select a default country. If a synchronized identity does not include a country attribute, the synchronized identity uses the default country specified here.
  2. Click Save.

Results

The ClearID One Identity Synchronization Tool is now configured to synchronize attributes from the external system using the Data sources and Synchronization settings specified in the tool.