Access to
University resources is often based on verification of the identity of the person
requesting the access. The core identity services at U.Va. are described below.
These same services can be used to locate an individual's contact information
through tools such as People Search on
the U.Va. Home Page.
Definition
Identity Management (IM) is an integrated system of business processes, policies and technologies that enable organizations to facilitate and control their users' access to critical online applications and resources — while protecting confidential personal and business information from unauthorized users. It represents a category of interrelated solutions that are employed to administer user authentication, access rights, access restrictions, account profiles, passwords, and other attributes supportive of users' roles/profiles on one or more applications or systems. (Wikipedia)
Services
- LDAP
- The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol is described for programmers. Client information for email and the Macintosh are available from ITC Desktop Services.
- whois
- The whois service is described for programmers. While LDAP use is now preferred for programs being currently written, many applications at UVa already use the older whois database.
- Phonebook Update
- The U.Va. Phonebook exists both as a printed book and as a searchable database — the U.Va. Home Page People Search. Tools are provided online for individuals to keep their entries updated.