Identity Adapters
Adapters are the systems integration “glue” that link the IBM® Security Identity server, such as IBM Security Identity Manager, IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager, and IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence, to the customer’s enterprise systems. Adapters enforce identity security policies on the customer’s servers and applications.
All IBM Security Directory Integrator based adapters require the Dispatcher for the adapters to function correctly.
The adapters are classified as:
The adapters' Installation and Configuration Guides are available and organized in alphabetical order and by their categories. The User Guides are organized separately.
Note:
- Adapters marked with * are pre-installed in the virtual appliance.
- To download the publications in PDF format, see http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21689113.
- To view the latest inventory of IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0 GA adapters, including their download part numbers and corresponding release notes, see http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21599053
- To view the latest inventory of IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0 GA adapters, including their download part numbers and corresponding release notes, see http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21687732
Host edition adapters
These are the adapters that are deployed on and manage main frame systems.
| Adapters | Description | IBM Security Identity Manager software stack | IBM Security Identity Manager virtual appliance | IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager virtual appliance | IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence virtual appliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA ACF2 Security for z/OS® | Manages ACF2 accounts on z/OS. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CA TopSecret for z/OS | Manages Top Secret accounts on z/OS. | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| IBM i | Manages accounts on the Series I system (i5OS) by using the i5/OS LDAP Administrative interface. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (virtual appliance installable) |
| RACF® | Manages RACF accounts on z/OS. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| zSecure RACF | Manages zSecure RACF accounts on z/OS. | No | No | No | Yes |
Application edition adapters
These are the adapters that manage business and specialty applications.
| Adapters | Description | IBM Security Identity Manager software stack | IBM Security Identity Manager virtual appliance | IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager virtual appliance | IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence virtual appliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Web Services | Reconciles users, groups, roles, policies, and their attributes. | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Box Cloud | Manages accounts and groups in Box. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (virtual appliance installable) |
| IBM Security Verify | The adapter enables connectivity between the IBM Security Identity server and the managed resource. | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| CyberArk | The adapter enables connectivity between the IBM® Security Identity server and the managed resource. | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Documentum Content Server | Manages accounts within the Documentum system. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Google applications | Manages accounts within the GoogleApps application. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Microsoft Office 365 | Manages user accounts and groups on the Microsoft Office 365 domain. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Manages accounts in the Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint server. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Oracle eBusiness Suite | Manages accounts in the Oracle eBusiness Suite system. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (virtual appliance installable) |
| PeopleTools | Manages accounts in the PeopleSoft system by using the PeopleTools interface. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Remedy AR System | Manages accounts within the Remedy AR System (Help Desk). | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Salesforce.com | Manages accounts in the Salesforce.com system. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SAP HANA Database | Manages accounts in the SAP HANA Database. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (virtual appliance installable) |
| SAP Netweaver | Manages accounts in the SAP Netweaver system. Optional workflow integration to SAP Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (no GRC support) |
| SAP User Management Engine (UME) | Manages accounts in SAP User Management Engine (UME). | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (virtual appliance installable) |
| IBM Security Secret Server and Thycotic Secret server | The adapter enables connectivity between the IBM® Security Identity server and the managed resource. | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| ServiceNow | Manages accounts within ServiceNow. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (virtual appliance installable) |
| Siebel JDB | Manages accounts within Siebel JDB. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Infrastructure edition adapters
These are the adapters that are available for operating systems, databases, and general
use.
| Adapters | Description | IBM Security Identity Manager software stack | IBM Security Identity Manager virtual appliance | IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager virtual appliance | IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence virtual appliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azure Active Directory | Manages accounts in Microsoft Azure Active Directory | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Command Line (CLIx) | Manages accounts in target systems that have a command line interface. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop Password Reset Assistant | Enables a Windows user to perform self-service password resets and self-service unlocks from their workstation. | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Guardium® GDPR Adapter | The adapter enables connectivity between the IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence server and the managed resource. | No | No | No | Yes (read-only) |
| IBM DB2® | Manages accounts in IBM DB2 databases by using JDBC connection. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (virtual appliance installable) |
| IBM DB2 for z/OS | Manages accounts in IBM DB2 databases on z/OS. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| IBM Security Verify Access | Manages accounts in IBM Security Verify Access. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager | Manages accounts, roles, groups, and admin domains in IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager . | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager (SDI-based) | Reconciles users and accesses. Manages user accesses. | No | No | No | Yes (virtual appliance installable) |
| LDAP* | Manages accounts in LDAP servers from multiple vendors. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (virtual appliance installable) |
| Lotus Notes® | Manages Lotus Notes accounts including mail quotas HTTP passwords and archive of Notes ID files. Optional Sametime support. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Microsoft SQL Server | Manages accounts in Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MySQL | Manages accounts in MySQL. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Oracle Database | Manages accounts in Oracle Database using JDBC connection. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (virtual appliance installable) |
| PostgreSQL | Manages accounts in PostgreSQL databases by using a JDBC connection. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RSA Authentication Manager | Manages accounts in RSA Authentication Manager server. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| StealthBits GDPR Adapter | The adapter enables connectivity between the IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence server and the managed resource. | No | No | No | Yes (read-only) |
| Sybase | Manages accounts in Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise by using Sybase Open Client. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (virtual appliance installable) |
| UNIX and Linux®* | Manages accounts in UNIX and Linux systems. Includes support for AIX, HP-UX, SLES, Solaris, and RHEL systems. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (virtual appliance installable) |
| Windows Active Directory | Manages accounts within Microsoft Windows Active Directory. Optional support for Microsoft Exchange and Lync Server. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Local Account | Manages local accounts within Microsoft operating systems. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
HR feed adapters
These are adapters that are designed to reconcile personal and organizational information from
the target system.
| Adapters | Description | IBM Security Identity Manager software stack | IBM Security Identity Manager virtual appliance | IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager virtual appliance | IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence virtual appliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PeopleSoft HR Feed | Manages accounts in the PeopleSoft HR system. | No | No | No | Yes |
| SAP HR Feed | Manages accounts in the SAP HR system. | No | No | No | Yes |
Password synchronization plug-ins
These are plug-ins that enable password synchronization between an IBM Security Identity
server and the managed
resource.
| Plug-ins | Description | IBM Security Identity Manager software stack | IBM Security Identity Manager virtual appliance | IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager virtual appliance | IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence virtual appliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM i Password Synchronization Plug-in | Enables reverse password synchronization between the IBM Security Identity server and the managed resource. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| IBM Security Verify Access 6.x.x Password Synchronization Plug-in | Enables password synchronization from IBM Security Verify Access to IBM Security Identity Manager. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| IBM Security Verify Access 7.x.x Password Synchronization Plug-in | Enables password synchronization from IBM Security Verify Access to IBM Security Identity Manager. | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Windows Active Directory Password Synchronization Plug-in | Enables password synchronization from the Windows Active Directory to IBM Security Identity Manager. | Yes | Yes | No | No |