Metadirectory

A Metaverzeichnisdienst (English Metadirectory ) is a directory service that summarizes the data from other directory services. This makes it possible to synchronize a plurality of directory services. Various approaches can be distinguished.

  • Representation of all the directories as it would only be a directory
  • Synchronize all directory services via the Metadirectory

Metaverzeichnisse be used in the context of identity management to synchronize user profiles. Known Metaverzeichnisdienste are DirXML Novell, MIIS Microsoft MDS Critical Path, MetaDirectory Professional from actual companies, Quest One Identity Manager from Quest Software (formerly ActiveEntry the Voelcker computer science AG), Virtual Directory Server Symlabs, xPhone Virtual Directory of C4B Com for Business AG.

  • Economic computer science
  • Identification technology
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