4.1. Overview: Administration Tools, Utilities, and APIs

Depending on specific needs and preferences, administration of the IBM SecureWay Directory can be done using several ways:

  • Using the graphical administration tool

  • Using the graphical Directory Management Tool (DMT)

  • Using command line utilities

  • Using the APIs for custom-written utilities

  • Using the Tivoli User Administration LDAP Connection

The most obvious (and probably most intuitive) way to administer the IBM SecureWay Directory from a systems management point of view is by using the graphical administration interface that is provided with the product. It allows an administrator to both examine the current status and settings, and to configure and change server settings and certain directory ...

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