Technical Tip: Import admin users using an LDAP group

[khoffman]

Description	This article explains how to import admin user configurations from an LDAP group, as well as how to apply Admin Profile Mapping.
Scope	FortiNAC 9.x
Solution	LDAP directory configuration and Admin Profile Mappings should be configured prior to completing the steps below. Under Network> Settings > Authentication > LDAP Double-click on the directory. Select Search Branches. Configure a group search branch mapping. Under System > Scheduler Select Synchronize Users with Directory. Select the Run Now button. Under Network > Settings > Authentication > LDAP Double-click on the directory. Select the Select Groups tab. Place a check mark in the group to give administrative privileges to. Under System > Scheduler Select Synchronize Users with Directory. Select the Run Now button. Under System > Groups Delete the group (because it was imported as a host group). Add a group with the exact same name (case sensitive). Select the group type Administrator. Under Users & Hosts >  Administrators Select Profile Mappings. Select Add. Use the drop-down menu to select the intended admin profile to give to the group. Use the drop-down menu to select the intended group to give privileges to. Select the Ok button. Under System > Scheduler Select Synchronize Users with Directory. Select the Run Now button.