The identity store is the location where users and roles are managed. Out of the box, ArcGIS Server provides a built-in, file-based identity store. You can also configure ArcGIS Server to use a database, a directory server, or a custom-made store as your identity store.
In a few cases, you can also manage users and roles separately, by having users in your existing identity store and setting up roles in the ArcGIS Server built-in store. The table below lists identity stores supported by ArcGIS Server.
Supported configurations
| Users managed in | Supported locations for roles |
|---|---|
ArcGIS Server built-in store | ArcGIS Server built-in store |
LDAP server | ArcGIS Server built-in store or LDAP server |
Windows Active Directory | ArcGIS Server built-in store or Windows Active Directory |
Custom store | ArcGIS Server built-in store or Custom store |
For instructions on how to configure the identity store for ArcGIS Server, see Configuring ArcGIS Server security.