UME
Configuration 
The following sections describe how to configure the User Management Engine (UME).
● UME Data Sources describes the following:
○ Features and restrictions for the data sources supported by UME
○ How to configure the UME to use an directory server as a data source
○ Details on how to create a custom data source configuration file
We do not recommend that you create your own data source configuration. You should only use this option in exceptional circumstances.
● Editing UME Properties and Files provides instructions on changing UME properties and data source configuration files.
● Security Policy explains how to configure the UME security policy which controls aspects such as password length. It also outlines how to configure the UME security policy so that it does not conflict with the security policy of the UME data sources (such as ABAP user management).
● Notification by E-Mail describes how to set up UME to send automatic notification mails on specific events, for example, when an administrator locks a user.
● Configuring Log on With Alias describes how to configure a longer logon alias.
● Logon Screen Customization describes how to configure the look and feel of the logon screen and how to enable the logon help and self-registration links.
● Companies outlines the UME company concept and explains how to use companies for self-registration with approval and for a form of delegated user administration.
● Defining Virtual Groups describes how to create groups at runtime based on the values of a user attribute.
● Adding Custom Attributes to the User Profile describes how to define attributes and add them to the user profile.
● Additional Customizing Options provides information on how you can customize various aspects of UME functions.
● Logging and Tracing provides an overview of where to find logging and tracing information for the UME and UME service.
Portal Specific Configuration
The following topics refer to configuration tasks specific for the SAP NetWeaver Portal:
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Customizing the Logon
Screens
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User Management
Configuration Tool
The user management configuration tool provides a user interface to configure the UME data source, security policy, notification e-mails, and user mapping.
This topic introduces the concept of the multitenant portal and provides links to further information.
See Also
● For an overview of the features of UME, see User Management Engine
● UME Reference - reference information on UME properties and configuration files