Rules · LessonBy Neelima, SailPoint Architect · Published · IdentityIQ 8.4 · all levels
Correlation rule
How correlation rules match aggregated accounts to the right identity in SailPoint IdentityIQ.
Quick answer
How correlation rules match aggregated accounts to the right identity in SailPoint IdentityIQ.
Key takeaways
- Correlation decides which identity an account belongs to
- Rules return the identity attribute and value to match on
- Use config for simple matches, rules for logic and fallbacks
- Uncorrelated accounts need a fallback or manual fix
The correlation problem
When accounts are aggregated, IdentityIQ must decide which identity each account belongs to. Correlation rules (or correlation config) provide the matching logic.
How it works
The rule receives the account attributes and returns a map identifying the matching identity attribute and value, for example matching an AD employeeID to the identity employeeNumber.
Config vs rule
Simple attribute matches are done with correlation configuration; a rule is used when matching needs logic, fallbacks or normalisation.
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What does correlation determine?
Frequently asked questions
What does the term Correlation Rule refer to in SailPoint?
When accounts are aggregated, IdentityIQ must decide which identity each account belongs to. Correlation rules (or correlation config) provide the matching logic.
What else is worth knowing about Correlation Rule?
The rule receives the account attributes and returns a map identifying the matching identity attribute and value, for example matching an AD employeeID to the identity employeeNumber.
What is the practical takeaway on Correlation Rule?
Accounts that match no identity become uncorrelated and often need a fallback rule or manual correlation to resolve.
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