XML object reference
Quick answer
How SailPoint IdentityIQ objects are represented in XML, and how to export, edit and import them safely.
Key takeaways
- All objects serialise to XML
- Export/import via debug pages or iiq console
- XML editing is powerful but unforgiving; back up
- Commit XML to Git for review and rollback
Everything is XML
IdentityIQ objects serialise to XML. Rules, workflows, applications and roles can all be exported, versioned, edited and re-imported as XML.
Export and import
Use the debug pages or the iiq console to export objects, and import to bring them into another environment or restore a version.
Editing XML
Direct XML editing gives full control for things the UI cannot express, but is unforgiving: validate structure and keep a backup.
Source control
Committing object XML to Git is what makes configuration reviewable, diffable and reversible across the lifecycle.
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Check your understanding
What makes IdentityIQ configuration reviewable and reversible?
- A. Screenshots
- B. Committing object XML to source control
- C. Disabling audit
- D. Manual notes
Show answer
B. Committing object XML to source control
Versioning object XML in Git makes configuration diffable and reversible.