eZ Platform Active Directory Connector

eZ ActiveDirectory Connector

The eZ ActiveDirectory Connector is a directory service for single sign-on identity, user groups roles and policy management on Microsoft Windows domain networks.

Enterprises are usually empowered by a Windows Active Directory (AD) for single sign-on, identity, user groups roles and policy management. AD is a directory service that Microsoft developed for Windows domain networks. It can be either deployed over Windows Server, Azure Active Directory or compatible third-party softwares like Red Hat Directory Server. The benefits for eZ Platform having a connection to enterprise wide identity provider is the unified, standardized approach applying all centralized identity information to eZ Platform.

Here are some use cases for the eZ Active Directory Connector:

• Editors can login with their common password to the CMS/website.

• Editors and CMS administrators will automatically get the proper rights for their roles in the CMS.

• Blocking a known identity will have an instant affect on the CMS/website and connected applications.

• Management of identity information is happening at a central place for the ease of use for the IT deparment.