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Further information on Data Sources

Primary Data Sources

These data sources will contain user data that is to be used as a foundation for other information sources. This data will optionally be updated with any amendments made through Directory Integrator.

Possible primary data sources are:

  • Active Directory
  • Exchange 55
  • MS Access databases
  • MS SQL Server

Secondary Data Sources

These are data sources that will only provide information to complement the primary data source. This data may only provide one or two attributes for inclusion.

Possible secondary data sources are:

  • HR data
  • Telephony data
  • Exports from other systems

Adding Records to Database Primary Data Sources

For primary sources that are either of type Access or SQL, it is possible to create new records through Directory Integrator. These will be written directly to the data source.

To add a new record, select the data source in the Directory Browser panel and then go to Tools > Create Record. Enter the information into the New Record form.

A number of the attributes can be populated with default values. See Record Creation for more information.