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Centrify DirectControl - Cerberis

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Chapter 1Understanding key concepts forevaluating <strong>Centrify</strong> <strong>DirectControl</strong>This chapter gives you an overview of the <strong>Centrify</strong> <strong>DirectControl</strong>solution, including an introduction to its unique features and adescription of the components and architecture. This chapterexplains the key benefits of <strong>Centrify</strong> <strong>DirectControl</strong> that aredemonstrated by the procedures in the following chapters.The following topics are covered:• What is <strong>Centrify</strong> <strong>DirectControl</strong>?• What can <strong>Centrify</strong> <strong>DirectControl</strong> do for you?• How does <strong>Centrify</strong> <strong>DirectControl</strong> work?• Understanding <strong>Centrify</strong> <strong>DirectControl</strong> Zones• Using the rest of this guideWhat is <strong>Centrify</strong> <strong>DirectControl</strong>?<strong>Centrify</strong> <strong>DirectControl</strong> delivers secure access control andcentralized identity management by seamlessly integrating UNIX,Linux, Mac OS X, J2EE, Web platforms, SAP, and databasemanagement systems with Microsoft Active Directory. With<strong>DirectControl</strong>, organizations can improve IT efficiency, bettercomply with regulatory requirements, and move toward a moresecure, connected infrastructure for their heterogeneouscomputing environments. <strong>Centrify</strong> <strong>DirectControl</strong> is non-intrusive,easy to deploy and manage, and is the only product that enablesfine-grained access control, reporting, and auditing.13

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