Overview

IBM® Security Verify Directory Integrator provides extensive capabilities for developing complex data integration solutions. The Federated Directory Server console builds upon these capabilities and provides a quick and easy solution for connecting and synchronizing data from various sources.

IBM Security Directory Server is the default core centralized repository for Federated Directory Server. The Federated Directory Server console provides synchronization services from one or more source systems, such as Active Directory or Sun Directory to the target directory.

The Federated Directory Server console has the following advantages:

• Requires less implementation time and effort than custom-built solutions because it is a ready-to-use, quality application.

• Does not require in-depth knowledge of IBM® Security Verify Directory Integrator; hence it is easy to deploy and use.

• Enables integration across various data sources such as directories, databases, legacy data, and flat files, without affecting existing systems.

• Facilitates rapid deployment of identity and access management applications through a single point of access.

• Offers high speed, scalable performance, and superior security.

• Features
  Federated Directory Server has several features that help you quickly and easily implement directory integration solutions.

• Business scenarios
  Federated Directory Server is a hybrid approach that addresses the security and collaboration requirements of directory services in various business scenarios.

• Functional overview
  Understand the key concepts, components, and architecture of Federated Directory Server.