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Amazon® Cloud Directory vs AWS® Directory Service
Amazon Cloud Directory and AWS Directory Service sound similar, but they are completely different services. Let's unravel the confusion to see the differences.
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Open Source Alternative to Okta®
Okta® is one of the top providers in the web application SSO (single sign-on) space. It’s a space that has […]
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Can I Replace AD with Ping Identity®?
With many players in the IAM market, some IT admins are wondering "Can I replace AD with Ping Identity?" This blog post will answer that question.
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SaaS MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)
MFA is one of the most important steps to take when securing identity security. Now, SaaS MFA can make the whole process easy.
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NAS File Servers and Directory Services
NAS file servers fill an critical role of data management for IT organizations. But, for many who want to move to the cloud, can the cloud and NAS coexist?
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Manage Samba from the Cloud
Modern IT organizations are shifting the majority of their infrastructure to the cloud. However, one question is how to manage Samba file server access.
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NAS Authentication
Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems have become quite popular for IT organizations. That's why NAS authentication is key for controlling user access.
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IAMaaS – Identity and Access Management as a Service
The modern IT world is shifting away from on-prem infrastructure in favor of SaaS-based solutions like Identity and Access Management as a Service.
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How much to budget for Active Directory®
Active Directory is a large product with more than just the CAL cost they list. There are many hidden costs that need to be budgeted in as well.
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Eliminating VPN Hassles by Getting Rid of VPN – JumpCloud
VPN hassles are all too common. You also have to create users, hand out passwords, and then hand-hold users when they have problems.
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Mastering IAM Workflow: From Onboarding to Offboarding
Masterful use of automation is the single most effective way you can simplify and streamline your IAM workflow within your organization.
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Single Sign-On to Legacy Applications
Single Sign-On is a hot topic in the IaaS space. Over the past few years, organizations have been searching for solutions for SSO to web applications
