Directory Manager™ - Product Information
Directory Manager automates Active Directory management. By connecting to a data within a Human Resources (HR) system, the software automates the creation of accounts for new staff, application of changes to existing accounts and the expiration of leavers. All changes made to the HR data are replicated on the directory by Directory Manager, removing the need for manual directory administration.
Directory Manager™ provides the following:
- automated management of Microsoft Active Directory™ and Exchange™
- control of account lifecycle from creation of accounts to disablement of leavers
- automated email notification of staff changes to system administrators
- audit logging of directory changes providing evidence for information governance
- a directory portal for searches that permits staff to submit changes to their own record
- creation of independent secondary directories for sharing with external organisations
- establishment of an accessible database for use by in-house developers
- extensibility interfaces to simplify the development of electronic business processes
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Technologies
Securing investment in Microsoft technology
- Software-only service based solution for Microsoft Windows Server
- Data storage provided by Microsoft SQL Server
- Extensibility provided by .NET v3.5 development framework
- Standard web technology via Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS)
Employing the Latest Open Technologies
The solution is separated into different Windows service modules, each with a specific purpose and each able to perform its role independently of the others, to provide the ultimate flexibility and resilience in the design of the solution, delivered by the following technologies:
- Microsoft .NET framework version 3.5
- SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol)
- XML data storage
- WSE 3.0 (Web Services Enhancements)
Consequently enhancing the solution to meet additional identity management requirements can be achieved simply and at low cost, for example providing extended capability for, cross domain replication, deep provisioning into other applications and systems and / or integration into enterprise workflow and office automation solutions, is not costly nor difficult to achieve.
Technical Requirements
- Microsoft Active Directory
- A Windows 2003 server SP2 or above
- SMTP messaging service for the notification services
The following items can be used if they already exist in the target environment into which Directory Manager is to be installed, otherwise they can be installed specifically for Directory Manager.
- Microsoft Internet Information Server
- Microsoft SQL Server (Express edition by default)
Deployment
Easy to Deploy and Utilise
- No requirement for additional hardware and third party software
- Implementation completed within 10 working days
- Low risk with no requirement to extend the Active Directory schema
- No radical change required in Microsoft technology skills investment
Bespoke Tailoring Development Services
Today's software development is not just about programming - it's about understanding the relationships between the different technologies we use and allowing them to interact. With .NET, Microsoft leads the way in offering development tools that permit the integration of disparate technologies. BDS Solutions have the .NET expertise to ensure your integration project is successful.
Our Development Services team can assist you throughout any Identity Management enhancement project - from analysis and design of the solution, through to testing and deployment. We will ensure that you are advised of the technical options available and will help you arrive at the best approach to meet your requirements.
Further Information
Download the Directory Manager literature
Case Study: Mersey Care NHS Trust
Case Study: North Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Support Info
2.1.0
Release Date: 25 Apr 2010