HP-UX Directory Server 8.1 deployment guide

1.4.1 Design process outline
1. Chapter 2 “Planning the directory data”
The directory contains data such as user names, telephone numbers, and group details. This
chapter analyzes the various sources of data in the organization and understand their
relationship with one another. It describes the types of data that can be stored in the directory
and other tasks to perform to design the contents of the Directory Server.
2. Chapter 3 “Designing the directory schema”
The directory is designed to support one or more directory-enabled applications. These
applications have requirements of the data stored in the directory, such as the file format.
The directory schema determines the characteristics of the data stored in the directory. The
standard schema shipped with Directory Server is introduced in this chapter, as well as a
description of how to customize the schema and tips for maintaining a consistent schema.
3. Chapter 4 “Designing the directory tree”
Along with determining what information is contained in the Directory Server, it is important
to determine how that information is going to be organized and referenced. This chapter
introduces the directory tree and gives an overview of the design of the data hierarchy.
Sample directory tree designs are also provided.
4. Chapter 5 “Designing the directory topology”
Topology design means how the directory tree is divided among multiple physical Directory
Servers and how these servers communicate with one another. The general principles behind
design, using multiple databases, the mechanisms available for linking the distributed data
together, and how the directory itself keeps track of distributed data are all described in this
chapter.
5. Chapter 6 “Designing the replication process”
When replication is used, multiple Directory Servers maintain the same directory data to
increase performance and provide fault tolerance. This chapter describes how replication
works, what kinds of data can be replicated, common replication scenarios, and tips for
building a high-availability directory service.
6. Chapter 7 “Designing synchronization”
The information stored in the HP-UX Directory Server can by synchronized with information
stored in Microsoft Active Directory databases for better integration with a mixed-platform
infrastructure. This chapter describes how synchronization works, what kinds of data can
be synched, and considerations for the type of information and locations in the directory
tree which are best for synchronization.
7. Chapter 8 “Designing a secure directory”
Finally, plan how to protect the data in the directory and design the other aspects of the
service to meet the security requirements of the users and applications. This chapter covers
common security threats, an overview of security methods, the steps involved in analyzing
security needs, and tips for designing access controls and protecting the integrity of the
directory data.
1.4.2 Deploying the directory
The first step to deploying the Directory Server is installing a test server instance to make sure
the service can handle the user load. If the service is not adequate in the initial configuration,
adjust the design and test it again. Adjust the design until it is a robust service that you can
confidently introduce to the enterprise.
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