LDAP Implementation Cookbook

4.8. Summary and Conclusions

There are multiple ways to administer data in the IBM SecureWay Directory and in the server itself. It is important to understand the options provided including APIs, utilities, and GUI-based tools. It is also imperative that these functions are implemented with a clear understanding of who, by role or responsibility, should perform them.

Any customer may implement the IBM SecureWay Directory and modify the default namespace, schema, policy, and so on. The recommended approach for any directory projects should be to assign much of the responsibility to the directory administrator. The role for Tivoli LDAP Connection is limited to person and group entries.

The administrative capabilities (to add, change, or delete ...