Part 1 — Universal Directory

Okta's Cloud-Native Directory Service

Configure Okta's Universal Directory with custom profile attributes, organizational users, and role-based groups with automated membership rules.

Objective

Establish the foundational identity infrastructure in Okta by configuring the Universal Directory with custom user attributes, creating organizational users, and implementing both manual and rule-based group assignments.

Technologies Used

Component	Purpose
Okta Universal Directory	Cloud-native identity store
Profile Editor	Custom attribute schema management
Group Rules Engine	Automated group membership assignment
Admin Console	Centralized management interface

Configuration Steps

Section 1.1: Accessing the Admin Console

Navigate to the Okta Admin Console to begin directory configuration. The dashboard provides an overview of your organization's identity status including users, groups, and SSO applications.

Key Dashboard Elements:

Overview — Current user and group counts
Status — Okta service health (Operational)
Tasks — Pending administrative actions
Security Monitoring — ThreatInsight and health score