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Field value rule

Field value rules that compute default or derived values for provisioning policy and form fields in SailPoint IdentityIQ.

Quick answer

Field value rules that compute default or derived values for provisioning policy and form fields in SailPoint IdentityIQ.

Key takeaways
  • Computes default/derived values for policy and form fields
  • Receives the identity and field context
  • Common: username, email, default OU, form pre-fill
  • Handle uniqueness by checking existing accounts

Purpose

A field value rule computes the value of a field in a provisioning policy or form, for example generating a username, email or default OU when an account is created.

Inputs

The rule gets the identity and the current field context, so it can derive a value from identity attributes and existing account data.

Common uses

Username generation with uniqueness checks, email construction, default group or OU selection, and pre-filling request forms.

Uniqueness

For values that must be unique (like samAccountName), the rule queries existing accounts and appends a suffix until it finds a free value.

Practice challenge

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What does a field value rule generate?

Frequently asked questions

What does the term Field Value Rule refer to in SailPoint?
A field value rule computes the value of a field in a provisioning policy or form, for example generating a username, email or default OU when an account is created.
What else is worth knowing about Field Value Rule?
The rule gets the identity and the current field context, so it can derive a value from identity attributes and existing account data.
What is the practical takeaway on Field Value Rule?
Username generation with uniqueness checks, email construction, default group or OU selection, and pre-filling request forms.
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