Overview

An adapter is an interface between a managed resource and the IBM® Security Identity server.

Adapters might be installed on the managed resource. The IBM Security Identity server manages access to the resource by using your security system. Adapters function as trusted virtual administrators on the target platform. They perform tasks, such as creating, suspending, and restoring user accounts, and other administrative functions that are performed manually. The adapter runs as a service, independently of whether you are logged on to the IBM Security Identity server.

The CLIx Adapter enables communication between the IBM Security Identity server and a resource that provides a command-line interface.