Introduction

Sun Java System Identity Synchronization for Windows synchronizes user account information, including passwords, between Sun Java System Directory Server and Windows (both Active Directory and Windows NT). Identity Synchronization for Windows helps build a scalable and security enriched password synchronization solution for small, medium, and large enterprises.

This document provides guidance through case studies that lead to deploying the solution in your test and production environments.

The Identity Synchronization for Windows solution provides:

• A robust and scalable solution that includes support for high availability.

• Synchronization of account creation, modification, inactivation, and deletion between Active Directory, Windows NT and Directory Server.

• Seamless integration with disparate and proprietary directory source to synchronize native password changes.