Purpose of the Directory API

The Directory API accesses data stored in a type of database or directory that stmndr does not support. With the Directory API, you can:
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The Directory API accesses data stored in a type of database or directory that
CA Single Sign-On
does not support. With the Directory API, you can:
  • Add a non-supported directory entry (user) to a
    CA Single Sign-On
    policy
  • Manage non-supported directory entries
CA Single Sign-On
supports the following namespaces for user directories:
  • LDAP
  • ODBC
  • Microsoft Windows NT
  • Custom
The LDAP, ODBC and NT namespaces can be used without the Directory API. To access another type of user directory, create an interface to the directory with the Directory API.