Identity information can be stored in various data systems, such as directories, databases, or even formatted text files. However, managing and synchronizing such identity information among several different data systems have several challenges:

• The synchronization process can require considerable time and effort.

• Performing data synchronization tasks manually is error-prone and can lead to duplicate information or incompatible data formats.

Active Roles Synchronization Service helps you avoid these problems by automating the process of identity data synchronization among various data systems used in your enterprise environment.

Synchronization Service increases the efficiency of identity data management by allowing you to automate the creation, deprovisioning, and update operations between the data systems you use. For example, when an employee joins or leaves the organization, the identity information managed by Synchronization Service is automatically updated in the managed data systems, reducing administrative workload and getting the new users up and running faster.

Synchronization Service also supports scripting capabilities, providing a flexible way to automate administrative tasks and integrate the administration of managed data systems with other business processes. By automating conventional tasks, Synchronization Service helps your organization to concentrate on strategic issues, such as planning the directory, increasing enterprise security, and supporting business-critical applications.

For more information on the main features of Synchronization Service, see the following sections.