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System configuration keys

Quick answer

Where SailPoint IdentityIQ system configuration lives and the key settings that control platform behaviour.

Key takeaways

  • SystemConfiguration + Global Settings drive behaviour
  • Common: identity attributes, LCM, certification, email
  • Back up before editing objects directly
  • Keep environment-specific values in deployment properties

SystemConfiguration

Global behaviour is driven by the SystemConfiguration object plus Global Settings screens. Many switches live as keys you can view and set on the debug pages.

Common areas

Identity attributes, quicklink and LCM settings, certification defaults, and email/notification configuration are frequently adjusted.

Editing safely

Change configuration through the UI where possible; when editing the object directly, export a backup first and change one key at a time.

Environment differences

Keep environment-specific values (URLs, hosts) in the deployment properties, not hard-coded, so promotion stays clean.

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Check your understanding

  1. Which object holds global IdentityIQ settings?

    • A. Identity
    • B. SystemConfiguration
    • C. Bundle
    • D. Application
    Show answer

    B. SystemConfiguration

    SystemConfiguration holds global platform settings alongside Global Settings screens.

Frequently asked questions

What does the term System Configuration Keys refer to in SailPoint?

Global behaviour is driven by the SystemConfiguration object plus Global Settings screens. Many switches live as keys you can view and set on the debug pages.

What is another point to note about System Configuration Keys?

Identity attributes, quicklink and LCM settings, certification defaults, and email/notification configuration are frequently adjusted.

What else is worth knowing about System Configuration Keys?

Keep environment-specific values (URLs, hosts) in the deployment properties, not hard-coded, so promotion stays clean.
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