Modifying enterprise directory attribute mappings

Last Updated : Jun 10, 2026 |

About this task

Each LDAP directory type includes a set of pre-defined attributes mappings, which map user attributes that Avaya Aura® Device Services uses to LDAP attributes defined in the default LDAP schema for the respective LDAP directory type. If you use a custom LDAP schema for your LDAP directory type, you must customize the attribute mapping accordingly.

Avaya Aura® Device Services search results do not include attributes that are not mapped to LDAP attributes.

Procedure

  1. On the Avaya Aura® Device Services web administration portal, navigate to Server Connections > LDAP Configuration > Enterprise Directory.

    Avaya Aura® Device Services displays the Enterprise LDAP Server Configuration page.

  2. Select the appropriate LDAP server.
  3. In the Server Address and Credentials section, click Modify Attribute Mappings.

    Avaya Aura® Device Services displays the Enterprise Directory Mappings page. The Modify LDAP Attribute Mappings table contains the following columns:

    • Application Field Name contains user attributes that Avaya Aura® Device Services uses.

    • Directory Field Name contains pre-defined attributes from the standard LDAP schema.

    • Custom Field Name enables you to enter custom attribute names.

  4. In the Modify LDAP Attribute Mappings section, do one of the following for the required attribute:

    • To select one of the pre-defined LDAP attributes, click the Directory Field Name cell and then select the required LDAP attribute from the list.

    • To use a custom LDAP attribute, click the Custom Field Name cell and enter the name of the required custom LDAP attribute.

    • To un-map the attribute, clear the Custom Field Name value and set Directory Field Name to Choose Attribute.

  5. Optional If you want to reset the attribute mapping to its default settings, click Reset.
  6. Click Save.

    Avaya Aura® Device Services restarts to apply changes.

Example

The following image shows an Active Directory 2012 attribute mapping example, where:

  • Alias and ASCIIGivenname attributes use default mapping.

  • ASCIIDisplayname attribute is mapped to the custom asciiDisplayName LDAP attribute.

  • ASCIISurname is not mapped to any LDAP attribute

A screen shot that shows a customized attribute mapping.