NetIQ Identity Manager
An identity management solution that addresses the complexities of managing identities and access rights across diverse enterprise environments.
| Category | Identity & Access Management |
|---|---|
| Last Commit | 1 year ago |
| This page updated | a month ago |
| Pricing Details | Contact vendor for pricing details. |
| Target Audience | Enterprises looking for comprehensive identity management solutions. |
NetIQ Identity Manager addresses the complex challenge of managing identities and access rights across diverse enterprise environments by leveraging an event-based architecture and an integrated roles-rules-workflow engine. This architecture ensures that identities are created and managed only from authorized sources, enforcing identity authority and attributes authority across all connected systems. This means that only systems that "own" components of the identity can change them, and any changes made in non-authoritative sources are automatically reset to the authoritative values.
The technical approach involves several key components, including the Identity Vault, which is a redundant and fault-tolerant repository for normalized identity information, typically implemented as a cluster of eDirectory servers. The Identity Manager Engine processes all bidirectional change events, performing schema, data, matching, creation, placement, command, and event transformations. Identity Manager Drivers and Connectors interface with connected applications using native APIs, while the Remote Loader facilitates remote operation of these drivers.
Operational considerations include the use of a Publisher and Subscriber model for data synchronization and an Identity Workflow Engine for orchestrating approval processes and access requests. The system also supports user self-service capabilities through an intuitive dashboard, allowing business users to manage their own identity information and track access requests, thereby reducing the workload on IT.
Key technical details include support for SOAP and REST APIs for identity applications, and the use of the OpenText Vertica analytical database for high-performance reporting and analytics. The system is highly scalable and can handle billions of identities, making it suitable for large and complex enterprise environments. However, integration with off-cloud applications requires client-side setup and configuration, and data migration from existing identity management systems can be time-consuming.
In terms of limitations, the system's performance can be impacted by the complexity of the business logic and the volume of data being managed. Additionally, while the SaaS version offers streamlined deployment and management, it still requires careful planning and configuration to ensure integration with existing systems.