
Import Users and Groups
You can add users and groups from an LDAP or SAML server to the organization and assign them a role within
the organization.
Prerequisites
Verify that your organization has a valid connection to an LDAP or SAML server.
Procedure
1 Click Import.
2 Select the type of server to import from.
3 Type a full or partial name of a user or group and click Search.
4 Select the users or groups to import and click Add.
5 Select a role for the users and groups and click OK.
6 Click Next.
Add Local Users to the Organization
Every organization should have at least one local organization administrator account, so that users can log in
even if the LDAP and SAML services are unavailable.
Procedure
1 Click Add.
2 Type a user name and password.
3 Assign a role to the user.
4 (Optional) Type the contact information for the user.
5 Select Unlimited or type a user quota for stored and running virtual machines and click OK.
These quotas limit the user's ability to consume storage and compute resources in the organization.
6 Click Next.
Configure Email Preferences
vCloud Director requires an SMTP server to send user notification and system alert emails. An organization
can use the system email settings or use its own email settings.
Procedure
1 Select an SMTP server option.
Option Description
Use system default SMTP server
The organization uses the system SMTP server.
Set organization SMTP server
The organization uses its own SMTP server. Type the DNS host name or IP
address and port number of the SMTP server. (Optional) Select the Requires
authentication check box and type a user name and password.
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