FAQs

Frequently asked questions...

Why can't I log in?
If you receive an error when attempting to log in to System Manager, review these possible causes.
What do I need to know before adding a directory server?
Before adding a directory server in Access Management, make sure you meet the following requirements.
What do I need to know about mapping to storage array roles?
Before mapping groups to roles, review the following guidelines.
Which external management tools may be affected by this change?
When you make certain changes in System Manager, such as switching the management interface or using SAML for an authentication method, some external tools and features might be restricted from use.
What do I need to know before configuring and enabling SAML?
Before configuring and enabling the Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) capabilities for authentication, make sure you meet the following requirements and understand SAML restrictions.
What types of events are recorded in the audit log?
The audit log can record modification events, or both modification and read-only events.
What do I need to know before configuring a syslog server?
You can archive audit logs onto an external syslog server.
The syslog server is no longer receiving audit logs. What do I do?
If you configured a syslog server with a TLS protocol, the server cannot receive messages if the certificate becomes invalid for any reason. An error message about the invalid certificate is posted to the audit log.

Parent topic: Access Management