User-Import-interface

1 Requirements

the possibiliy to import/modify user accounts using xml-files is good, but not an option for automated needs.

So a new interface for import, update and deletion of the users in ilias automatically could be developed.
It would be a flexible interface for import from any other system (i.e. SAP, PAISY etc.)

The main difference to the current import-datasets is the automation and a way for non-programmers. (CSV)

Option 1: automated Database Import

• a new table will be created with a defined structure.
• This table can be filled by the user using any self-developed script to import/update or delete any user in ilias.
• Because it is a separate table, its less risky to edit this table for non-programmers
• The structure is most equal to usr_data. In addition X(?) data columns for global or local groups the users have to be added or removed from.
• In administration - user administration - settings is an option to activate/deactivate this import and set error handling and log-file

• same setting like database import, but the source is a defined CSV-File on the server

2 Additional Information

• Idea / concept: Hesse, Joel [Joel_Hesse] Parfümerie Douglas GmbH
• Interest in funding: Parfümerie Douglas GmbH
• Maintainer: (will be set by Jour Fixe / maintainer)
• Implementation of the feature is done by (will be set by Jour Fixe / maintainer)
• Testcases by: (please add your name if you want to create the testcases for this feature)

3 Discussion

(Joel Hesse) With this feature ILIAS could be more easily promoted as lms with a flexible and defined data interface for exchange with any HR-System.
In my opinion its very important to ilias to implement more automated and more flexible data interfaces to connect to other software.

[Joel Hesse] Please leave a comment or "like" if you like this feature, too!

Zenzen, Enrico [ezenzen], 18 AUG 2022: This request no longer fulfills the requirements of the Feature Wiki. In consultation with the maintainer I change the status of the feature request to "Redundant / outdated". If the request is still relevant, please update template and mockups.

4 Implementation

Could this feature be an addon?

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