Red Hat Directory Server is a software solution that provides centralized management of user access to multiple systems. It uses LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) to store user information, making the system scalable, manageable, and secure. This solution is particularly useful for UNIX environments where managing access based on locally stored information becomes challenging as the number of systems and users grows.

Key Features

Centralized Access Control Red Hat Directory Server offers fine-grained control over user access.

• Control based on user identity, group membership, role identity, IP address, domain name, or pattern-based rules
• Access control list (ACL) information stored with each entry for policy replication

Data Protection and Authentication The software provides robust security measures to protect sensitive information.

• Restricted access to directory data down to the attribute value level
• Multiple authentication methods, including anonymous access, user ID and password, and X.509v3 public key certificates

High Availability Red Hat Directory Server ensures continuous operation and data accessibility.

• 4-way multi-master replication for increased data availability
• Online backups, configuration changes, schema updates, indexing, and data restoration

Simplified Management The software streamlines user management processes for administrators.

• Centralized storage of user identity and application information
• Elimination of data redundancy and automation of data maintenance
• Scripts for monitoring and troubleshooting replication

Benefits

Enhanced User Experience Red Hat Directory Server improves flexibility and convenience for users.

• Location independence allows users to work from any computer as if at their own desktop
• Centralized storage of application settings, user profiles, group data, policies, and access control information

Cost-Effective Administration The software reduces administrative overhead and associated costs.

• Centralized management of user-profiles and preferences
• Simultaneous updates to multiple directories with automatic propagation of changes

Increased Security Red Hat Directory Server provides a strong foundation for secure authentication.

• Certificate-based authentication when used with Red Hat Certificate System
• Centralized control over user access and security policies