Metadirectory Service

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A metadirectory is a directory service that combines the data from other directory services. This makes it possible to synchronize several directory services. A distinction is made between different approaches.

  • Display of all directories as if it were just one directory
  • Synchronization of all directory services via the metadirectory

Metadirectories are used as part of identity management to synchronize user profiles.

Well-known metadirectory services are:

  • DirXML from Novell
  • dirX from AtoS (formerly dirX from Siemens )
  • IXI-MetaDir from serVonic GmbH
  • MIIS from Microsoft
  • MDS from Critical Path
  • MetaDirectory Professional from estos GmbH
  • Quest One Identity Manager from Quest Software (formerly ActiveEntry from Voelcker Informatik AG)
  • Virtual Directory Server from Symlabs
  • XPhone Virtual Directory from C4B Com For Business AG.