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CompatibilityConclusion


ScenariosScenariosFor All:

Standalone Active Directory User ManagerFor Businesses (i.e. IT Solutions Provider offering centralised

email/Exchange): Centralised (remote) Active Directory (i.e. for

email)For Schools:

Joined Admin and Curriculum Network Separate Admin and Curriculum Networks Centralised (remote) Active Directory (i.e. for

email)


Basic FeaturesBasic FeaturesManage Multiple Active Directory ServersStandard User Manager Features (i.e. create/delete

users)

Drag ‘n’ Drop ObjectsActive Directory Recycle Bin (optional)Import Users from CSV – now fully customisableExtract Users from MIS (schools only) directly

to Active Directory (or to file)Auto Import Users from MIS (schedulable)Client / Server Feature for Remote Access


TemplatesTemplatesCreate a template for each type of person/job, e.g.

receptionist, dept. manager, etc.Create new users using the templates. You only

have to supply their name!Each template contains:

All common information for user accounts, e.g. description, profile, logon script, groups, home directory location, etc.

Options for generating other properties, e.g. username format, password, etc.

Templates can be used in the importing and extracting processes too!

Using templates reduces human error when creating new users and drastically reduces the time required


Mass ManipulationMass ManipulationManipulate multiple accounts at the same timeModify:

Username Display Name Description Password Logon Script Profile Path

Process uses ‘find and replace’ methodologySpecify text to find, replace, prepend, and

append


ImportingImportingImport from CSV or ActivMan DAT filesImport ActivMan encrypted filesUse templates to import new usersCustomisable CSV options, i.e. column orderCustomise which users to import


Auto ImportingAuto ImportingUsed for schoolsRemoves the need to constantly manually

add and delete user accounts when new people start and old people leave

Automatically extract students and staff from MIS

Automatically import users into Active DirectorySpecify which years (including staff) to extractSpecify templates for each year (and staff)Disable/move/delete students and staff marked

as ‘left’ by MIS


Extracting From MISExtracting From MISExtract directly from MISImport directly into Active Directory (or to

file)Specify a template to use when importing

new usersSelect which users to importExport users to CSV or ActivMan DAT fileImport ‘Admissions’ groupsCurrently only SIMS.NET is supported as

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ActivMan ComponentsActivMan ComponentsMain Application

Required for AutoImport, Server Manager, and ServerAutoImport

Schedulable to synchronise Active Directory with MIS For use where Active Directory and MIS reside on the same

networkClient

Schedulable to synchronise remote Active Directory with MIS Resides on MIS network and sends data to Server

Server Runs as standalone application or service Resides on Active Directory network and receives data from

clientServer Manager

Used to configure and manage the Server


Remote Scenario 1Remote Scenario 1Server resides on AD ServerClient resides on

MIS ServerClient sends data

through the Internet


Internet

Firewall Firewall

MIS Serverwith ActivMan Client

Active Directory Serverwith ActivMan Server

Admin LAN Curriculum LAN

Remote Scenario 2Remote Scenario 2Server resides on AD ServerClient resides on

“middle” PCClient sends data

directly to AD ServerMore reliable & secure


MIS Server Active Directory Serverwith ActivMan Server


PCwith ActivMan Client

PCEnsure routing is NOT enabled so that traffic does not pass between each network.

Remote Scenario 3Remote Scenario 3No Server or ClientAutoImport installed on

“middle” PCMore reliable & secure


MIS Server Active Directory Server


PCwith ActivMan AutoImport

PCEnsure routing is NOT enabled so that traffic does not pass between each network.

Remote Scenario 4Remote Scenario 4Clients installed in all

remote locationsServer installed centrallyHandle multiple client

connections


Internet

Active Directory Serverwith ActivMan Server






Local ScenarioLocal ScenarioNo Server or ClientAutoImport installed on any PC or serverMost reliable & secure



NOTEEither server can have AutoImport installed as both have access to each other.


PCwith ActivMan AutoImport

OR

CompatibilityCompatibilityAll ActivMan Components:

Any Windows based Operating System with .NET

None of the components have to reside on the server as long as it can access it

Manage Active Directories on: Windows Server 2000 Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008


ConclusionConclusionDEMO available at

http://www.anbsoftware.co.ukPricing:

Main Application from £35pa AutoImport feature included in Main

Application Client (including Main Application) from £50pa Server (including Main Application) from

£75paMore information available on the website


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