DigitalPersona Pro for Active Directory: Administrator Guide

Chapter 3 - Product OverviewDigitalPersona Pro ServerDigitalPersona Pro ServerDigitalPersona Pro for Active Directory Server provides scalable domain-wideauthentication and administration of networked DigitalPersona ProWorkstations. Server software features include:• Full integration with Active Directory AdministrationDigitalPersona Pro Server, installed on a Windows Server 2000, 2003 or2008 domain controller, uses standard Active Directory administration toolsfor implementing and managing policies and settings which control thebehavior of the workstations and can be used to customize the authenticationprocess.For example, using the Group Policy Editor, you can create a GPO thatcontrols the false accept rate for fingerprint recognition, specific credentialrequirements for logon settings and more. When the GPO is applied to agroup of Workstations, they require no additional configuration to use theDigitalPersona Pro Server for authentication.DigitalPersona Pro also provides fault tolerance and load balancing throughActive Directory’s DNS locator service, automatically and transparentlylocating all available servers and then selecting one to be used forauthentication.For additional information on available policies and settings forDigitalPersona Pro Server, see “Configuring Policies and Settings” on page80.• Security architectureDigitalPersona Pro Server builds on the trust relationship established byWindows Server 2000 and above to provide a secure infrastructure forserver-client communication.• Centralized credential and application databasesDigitalPersona Pro Server extends the Active Directory schema to enablestoring DigitalPersona Pro data and replicating it throughout the network.This allows a known user to use their fingerprint on any DigitalPersona ProWorkstation that is connected to a DigitalPersona Pro Server.DigitalPersona Pro for Active Directory Administrator Guide23