Virtual Directory

The virtual directory functionality provided by Directory Proxy Server enables you to aggregate different data into an LDAP view displayed to LDAP client applications. Data can be filtered or even changed, based on what the client application requires. Different applications can therefore have different virtual views of the same data. By providing a logical layer that presents the data in custom views, you can avoid changes to your underlying infrastructure and existing applications and can deploy more quickly.

This chapter provides an overview of the virtual directory features and covers the following topics:

• Defining a Virtual Namespace Made Up of Multiple Sources

• Aggregating Data Views to Create Virtual Entries

• Mapping Attribute Names and Values

• Where to Go From Here