IBM Security Directory Server
IBM Security Directory Server (ISDS) is an enterprise-level software solution that provides identity and access management, supporting key use cases such as secure LDAP directory services, user authentication, and role-based access control.
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Course Information
IBM Security Directory Server Training
Duration: 25 Hours
Timings: Weekdays (1-2 Hours per day) [OR] Weekends (2-3 Hours per day)
Training Method: Instructor Led Online One-on-One Live Interactive
Sessions.
COURSE CONTENT :
1. Introduction to IBM Security Directory Server (ISDS)
- Overview of ISDS and its role in enterprise security
- Understanding LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)
- IBM Security Directory Server use cases and applications
- Key features and benefits of ISDS
- ISDS architecture and components
2. IBM Security Directory Server Installation
- Prerequisites for installing ISDS
- System requirements (hardware, software, operating system)
- Installing IBM Security Directory Server on various platforms (Linux, Windows)
- Using the installation wizard and command-line interface
- Post-installation verification
3. Configuration of IBM Security Directory Server
- Configuring the LDAP server settings (e.g., ports, SSL/TLS settings)
- Setting up Directory Data Platform (DDP)
- Integrating with IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence (IGI)
- Defining and configuring replication (multi-server environments)
- Defining entry types and schema configuration
- Configuring access control and authentication mechanisms (e.g., Kerberos, SASL, Bind DN)
- Directory information tree (DIT) structure and management
4. User and Group Management
- Managing directory entries (adding, modifying, deleting users and groups)
- Importing and exporting user data from and to ISDS
- Automating user provisioning and deprovisioning
- Managing group membership and organizational units (OUs)
- Managing passwords and password policies
- Role-based access control (RBAC) and authorization
5. Security Features in ISDS
- Configuring and enforcing password policies
- SSL/TLS configuration for encrypted connections
- Implementing LDAP over SSL (LDAPS)
- Using access control lists (ACLs) for data security
- Audit logs and tracking security events
- Understanding authentication mechanisms (simple bind, SASL, Kerberos)
- Secure communications with external systems (e.g., VPN, external databases)
- High availability and disaster recovery setups for critical systems
6. Backup and Recovery
- Backup strategies for ISDS data and configurations
- Performing manual and automated backups
- Restoring data and directory server settings
- Disaster recovery plans and testing
7. Performance Tuning and Optimization
- Tuning the performance of ISDS servers
- Indexing strategies for optimizing searches
- Cache settings and managing the directory cache
- Resource management (memory, CPU, disk, and network utilization)
- Load balancing and fault tolerance in replicated environments
8. Replication and High Availability
- Understanding ISDS replication models (Master-Slave, Multi-Master)
- Configuring replication for high availability and redundancy
- Synchronizing directories across multiple locations
- Troubleshooting replication issues
- Configuring a load balancing setup
9. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Identifying and diagnosing common issues in ISDS
- Log analysis and troubleshooting techniques
- Using diagnostic tools (e.g.,
dsconsoled, logs) - Monitoring ISDS server performance
- Resolving connectivity, authentication, and access issues
- Troubleshooting replication problems
10. Maintenance and Upgrades
- Patching and upgrading IBM Security Directory Server
- Regular maintenance tasks and updates
- Managing and testing new configurations post-upgrade
- Version migration considerations
11. Advanced Topics and Integration
- Integrating ISDS with third-party systems (e.g., databases, applications)
- Extending the directory schema for custom attributes
- Automating administrative tasks (e.g., using scripts or APIs)
- Integrating with other IBM security products (e.g., IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence, IBM Security Access Manager)
- Advanced monitoring and logging (e.g., SNMP, Syslog, or IBM QRadar integration)
12. Best Practices
- Security best practices for configuring ISDS
- Managing scalability for large deployments
- Using encryption effectively in directory communications
- Handling data integrity and consistency
- Governance and compliance considerations