TIBCO Spotfire Server 3.2.2 - TIBCO Product Documentation

Installation Planning
Which port number will be used for the
Spotfire Server port?
(Default: 80)
Which port number will be used for the
Configuration Console port?
(Default: 8080)
Which port number will be used for the
Spotfire Controller port?
(Default: 8078)
Authentication and User Directory
Authentication is when users prove to the system who they are. The user directory is
where the Spotfire system stores user and group names used to set and verify
permissions. The Spotfire system is able to authenticate users internally or with
external sources. User directory information may be synchronized with an external
source. These settings are called authentication methods and user directory methods,
respectively. Which methods and combinations to select depends entirely on factors
such as number of users and what kind of infrastructure already exists in the network
in which Spotfire is used.
It is vital that you have a clear idea of which authentication and user directory
alternatives you wish to set up. Also note that certain alternatives will require you to
have a solid knowledge of how that technology works.
This manual explains how to set up Spotfire Server to work with various
authentication and user directory sources, but many of these must already be in place
and working in your organization before you attempt to install Spotfire Server. This
manual will not explain how to configure these sources, only how to connect to them.
For example, if you intend to set up Spotfire Server to authenticate with an LDAP
system, then you must know how that LDAP system is set up in your organization. If
you do not, then you must get assistance from someone in your organization that is
responsible for that system.
To help you select an authentication and user directory combination, please see
“Authentication and User Directory” on page 65.
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