Oracle and Novell have announced they are teaming to provide integration of the Oracle8i database into Novell Directory Services (NDS) and interoperability between Oracle Internet Directory (OID) and NDS. OID is the first Oracle database-powered enterprise directory, enabling companies to better manage large global user populations for Oracle applications.
Interoperability between the two directories will provide users a single login point for accessing network and information resources, as well as browser-based applications, reducing the cost of managing enterprise applications and networks.
Cooperation between the two companies will enable NDS to use the Oracle8i database as its data store and its security integration which will provide for Single Sign-On (SSO) across all Oracle and Novell enterprise solutions. Furthermore, the joint efforts will accelerate the development of LDUP and LDAP extensions, specifically working on replication, authentication and security extensions.
"Our objective is to integrate all major components of our customers` networks; and interoperability between their primary directories is critical," said Novell corporate business strategist Stafford Masie. "Novell and Oracle are leading the way by delivering directory products designed to work together seamlessly for our existing and future customers."
For corporate IS managers, the abundance of disparate directories across the enterprise is a costly administrative headache. OID helps streamline directory administration of Oracle applications by integrating user preferences, company and other information such as human resources data and e-mail address books.
Furthermore, interoperability between Novell`s and Oracle`s LDAP-compliant directories will enable any Oracle application to access network resources registered with NDS (i.e. network switches, desktop applications, servers as well as users and profiles stored in NDS) through interfaces to OID.
"Oracle and Novell are working together to provide a complete directory solution for enterprise customers," said Jeremy Burton, vice president of server marketing at Oracle Corporation. "With directory access through LDAP and common data storage through Oracle8i, the combination of OID and NDS represents the most open, scalable, reliable and secure directory solution in the industry."
NDS already integrates and manages most applications, users, devices and data on the network. By tying all Oracle-based solutions into NDS, the network moves closer to the vision of seamless access and management. This effort combines Novell`s leadership position in enterprise networking with Oracle`s market-leading database applications to create powerful new enterprise solutions, while also eliminating data and management redundancy, lowering costs and increasing productivity.
"Companies that begin their directory integration efforts now will be well-positioned to exploit technology like Oracle Internet Directory and NDS," said Jamie Lewis, president of The Burton Group. "By simplifying and integrating now, companies will be able to save on administrative costs and position themselves well for the long term."
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