I am surprised there's no additional input on this issue.
Since the user info in the security database is just an xml file, it stands to reason we could safely add properties to them, no? On Sep 27, 2011 1:20 PM, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote: > > If we want to add custom properties or attributes to a user account in MarkLogic (beyond username and description), it seems like we have the following options: > > 1. Put the values in the description field tokenized (Bob | Accounting | 555-1223 | [email protected]) > 2. Use a separate XML file in the content database > 3. Add properties to the XML file for the user in the Security DB > > #1 is good except there is a limit to the number of characters. #2 adds the overhead of making sure the Securty DB and "extended user info" XML files in the content DB are always in sync. #3 starts tinkering with the Security DB which sounds like something to avoid. > > I'm hoping there are other options. What do you all recommend? > > thanks, > Ryan > >
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