Let me preface this by saying I know practically nothing
about network protocols.
A client has 6.5 versions (both DOS and Windows)
currently running on a Novell server. I was told that they
are going to be changing to "Active Directory". Although I've
certainly heard of it, I don't know what it really means.
They're asking me if there will be any problems running
RBase on their protocol.
Any clues for me?
Karen
Karen,
The Microsoft Active Directory Environment is the standard for Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 operating
systems (may soon be replaced after Longhorn OS). R:BASE 6.5 and 7.1 has been fully tested and is 100%
supported in these environments.
FYI:
The Microsoft Active Directory enables companies to construct a custom, centralized resource management
infrastructure benefiting both users and administrators. The underpinnings of the active directory are based on
the IETF x.500 standard which utilizes the LDAP protocol to communicate among directory-enabled computers.
Microsoft chose Kerberos as the authentication protocol of choice for the active directory due to its robust,
secure and flexible architecture.
The active directory is composed of a distributed database which stores information about network resources
represented as directory objects. Examples of directory objects are users, computers, groups and printers.
Each object has attributes that describe and define its behavior.
To put in plainly, Microsoft made it really easy for all developers to network computers and printers.
John
