Managing your organisations Active Directory is challenging. Using rDirectory’s Active Directory management tools the task is greatly simplified. rDirectory uses your existing schema to create custom web applications, taking advantage of virtually any class, attribute and relationship already present in the Active Directory. All this is achieved without additional programming. (Namescape, 2015)
Introduction
The Active Directory management tools of rDirectory allow you to apply a custom look and feel, to Active Directory for the entire organisation. One of the strengths of rDirectory is that it enables users to locate and access the current information about services, resources and people. Additionally, users can navigate and explore organizational relationships.
To understand how rDirectory makes it easier to administer the Active Directory, let’s take a look at the primary features provided by this fantastic tool.
1. Instant Active Directory searches results
Search the active directory for any resource using the customizable search application supplied with rDirectory, and display the results in the format that suits your business requirement.
2. Complete Group Management
Create, modify or delete the group memberships, and settings. Also, receive email notifications of group activity and even allow self-subscription to distribution lists.
3. Role-based, self-service editing with data integrity controls
Securely grant users the ability to create, edit and delete information in Active Directory. Using rDirectory’s expanded role-based access control system, you can give them as much (or as little) access as needed.
4. Template-based Account provisioning
rDirectory safely delegates account creation and automatic Exchange and Home Folder provisioning, using customizable Create templates.
5. rDirectory Activity Reporting
Quickly track, audit and report on any activity in rDirectory with instant filtering, in-depth drill-down and easy to read summaries.
6. Supported Authentication Modes
The following authentication modes are built into rDirectory:
- Forms authentication
- Anonymous access
- Integrated Windows authentication
7. Supported Browsers
The following browsers are supported by rDirectory
- Microsoft IE 7.0 or later
- Safari 5.0.3 or later
- Mozilla Firefox 3.6.3 or later
- Chrome 8.0 or later
- Opera 10.62 or later
Conclusion
rDirectory has introduced a set of active directory management tools for use in any environment. Be it a locked-down internal network or an internet kiosk. rDirectory uses your existing schema to create custom web applications, taking advantage of virtually any class, attribute and relationship already present in the Active Directory.
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References
Namescape, 2015. Available: rDirectory product sheet http://www.namescape.com/Portals/0/Misc%20PDFs/rdir_product_sheet.pdf [May 2016]
Author: Ryan Danvers