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Title
Using Quick Connect between eDirectory and AD with Password Capture Agents -
Description
How to set up a 'Quest Quick Connect' link between a 'Novell eDirectory' environment and an 'Active Directory' enviroment. -
Cause
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Resolution
The 'Quest Quick Connect' Password Sync does support 'Novell eDirectory' password sync with a very specific configuration.
- 'Novell eDirectory' in the destination:
When the destination system is 'Novell eDirectory', the configuration is the same as the 'Active Directory' configuration. The Password Capture agent is installed in the source 'Active Directory' System on all Domain controllers, the request is sent to the Quick Connect Service and via the 'Novell eDirectory' connnector, the request is sent to the target 'Novell eDirectory' server.
- 'Novell eDirectory' in the source:
When the source is 'Novell eDirectory' and the destination is another type of system such as 'Active Directory', the common practice is to use another Quest Software Product, 'Quest Password Manager'. The 'Novell eDirectory' users are directed to change thier passwords in the Password Manager System. The request is then forwarded to 'Quest Quick Connect', then via the connected systems, 'Novell eDirectory' in this case, the Password is Changed. This does not produce an instant change in the 'Novell eDirectory', however the request is created and processed very quickly.