Virtual directory
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A virtual directory is a server for a directory protocol such as LDAP, but unlike a traditional directory server, does not master the data itself in its own database. Instead a virtual directory will dynamically translate requests it receives to operations in other protocols or data models, such as to a relational database. In contrast to most metadirectory technologies, virtual directory implementations typically offer a simpler administration model, and may be more appropriate to environments where the bulk transfer of changes are inappropriate.
Current open source implementation of virtual directory is [Penrose] which is based on [Apache Directory Project].
External links
- http://www.networkworld.com/news/tech/2004/092004techupdate.html
Virtual Directory Vendors
- [enQuire Virtual Directory]
- [MaXware Virtual Directory]
- [Oracle]
- [Radiant Logic]
- [Symlabs Directory Extender]
- [Identyx]
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