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  • 1.  Problem adding Active Directory Identity source to vCenter SSO

    Posted Sep 24, 2012 03:13 AM

    Hi Folks,

    After upgrading our existing test vCenter server from 5.0 update 1 to 5.1, I'm trying to add in our AD domain as an identity source for SSO.

    When I enter all of the details and click on the Test Connection button, all appears happy:

    However, when I subsequently click on OK to add the identity source, the operation fails with the following response:

    I have also attempted to add the identity source using a newly created account with domain admin rights, and the same password as the admin@System-Domain user, but with the same outcome.

    Anybody else encountered this issue? Any ideas?

    Cheers,

    Chris [;-{)>



  • 2.  RE: Problem adding Active Directory Identity source to vCenter SSO

    Posted Sep 25, 2012 12:25 AM

    Some troubleshooting steps done since the original post:

    Removed and reinstalled vCenter Server, Inventory service and SSO. Re-installed using the SQL Express option for SSO to eliminate any database connectivity or permissions issues: Still no good. The error remains the same.

    I'm able to connect to the AD DC using an LDAP browser using the credentials provided, and both ports 389 and 3268.

    Any thoughts????????      :smileyconfused:

    Chris [;-{)>



  • 3.  RE: Problem adding Active Directory Identity source to vCenter SSO

    Posted Sep 25, 2012 03:45 AM

    I've now raised an SR for this.

    Chris [;-{)>



  • 4.  RE: Problem adding Active Directory Identity source to vCenter SSO

    Posted Sep 25, 2012 06:33 AM

    Problem solved. One of the Windows DCs was misbehaving. After rebooting the errant DC, I was able to add the domain as an identity source.

    Chris [;-{)>