Essentially, a virtual directory server is a way to visualize the data between applications that are fundamentally incompatible, as well as directory servers and data stores that are incompatible. A virtual directory server is a type of software application known as a middleware application, and it abstracts back-end data from client software applications, which makes it possible to change the presentation of the data dynamically. You can simply integrate new applications into your current identity infrastructure without needing to alter directory data – your data stays in its original format and place.
A virtual directory can be used in an environment where all major platforms are used. It can be ported to, and tweaked for, every major platform. It offers a unified granular security policy for all repositories on the back-end. It even improves total performance through search caching and load balancing. A virtual directory server is the single most flexible and powerful software component you can add to improve the administration and operation of your enterprise directory services.
It’s hard to define, and it’s hard to list all of the benefits because it’s a complex and advanced concept that is not well understood outside of the circles where it is used.
What Are The Benefits of a Virtual Directory Server?
- Enhanced performance
- Increased security
- Built-in manageability
- Easily extended and customized
- Scalability
- Delivers the most protocol and platform support options
A virtual directory server offers speedier deployment since users don’t need to add and sync data sources that are application-specific. Furthermore, users can leverage current identity infrastructure and investments to launch new services. Plus, it can offer a unified virtual view of user data from several systems so that it seems to be on a single system.
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