Diagrams of Possible Configurations for User Management
The aim of these diagrams is to help people understand each directory type at a glance. We have kept the diagrams simple and conceptual, with just enough information to be correct.
Some things that we do not attempt to show:
- In most cases, we do not attempt to show that you can have multiple directory types mapped to Confluence at the same time. We illustrate that fact in just the first two LDAP diagrams.
- We have not included a diagram for Confluence's legacy connection to Jira database.
- We do not attempt to show all of the possible configurations and layered connections that are available now that you can use Jira as a directory manager.
Confluence Internal Directory
Diagram above: Confluence using its internal directory for user management.
Confluence with Read/Write Connection to LDAP
Diagram above: Confluence connecting to an LDAP directory.
Confluence with Read-Only Connection to LDAP, with Local Groups
Diagram above: Confluence connecting to an LDAP directory with permissions set to read only and local groups.
Confluence Internal Directory with LDAP Authentication
Diagram above: Confluence connecting to an LDAP directory for authentication only.
Confluence with LDAP Authentication, Copy Users on First Login
Diagram above: Confluence connecting to an LDAP directory for authentication only, with each user synchronized with the internal directory that is using LDAP authentication when they log in to Confluence.
Confluence Connecting to Jira
Diagram above: Confluence connecting to JIRA for user management.
Confluence Connecting to Jira and Jira Connecting to LDAP
Diagram above: Confluence connecting to JIRA for user management, with JIRA in turn connecting to LDAP.
Confluence and Jira Connecting to Crowd
Diagram: Confluence, Jira and other applications connecting to Crowd for user management.