(1) A data warehousing tool from Information Builders that captures and associates meta-data from the company's different applications. Formerly SmartBase, it was renamed MetaDirectory in 1998. See SmartMart and Information Builders.
(2) (metadirectory) A directory that contains information about other directories. It functions as a master directory gleaning information from all the other directories. See DirXML.
(2) (metadirectory) A directory that contains information about other directories. It functions as a master directory gleaning information from all the other directories. See DirXML.
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- TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft IT Handles Master Data Management (Level 300)
- The attendee of this webcast learn how Microsoft IT is developing a system-of-record for key customer information, but also as a metadirectory, holding references to customer data in other business applications. The attendee will also learn about a central master of customer core profiles and legal hierarchies data which is...
- Webcasts 2008-07-29
- TechNet Webcast: Supporting Exchange Server 2007 in Multiple Forests With Identity Lifecycle Manager 2007 (Level 300)
- ILM 2007 provides a robust metadirectory platform for synchronizing identity data between heterogeneous systems, including Active Directory and Exchange. This webcast explore both how to support Exchange Server 2007 deployment with ILM 2007, as well as how ILM "2" will further help to alleviate pains around distribution list management and...
- Webcasts 2008-07-28
- Identity Lifecycle Manager 180-Day Evaluation 1 (Windows)
- Microsoft Identity Lifecycle Manager ILM 2007 brings together metadirectory, certificate management, and user provisioning into one solution that works across Windows and other enterprise systems. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
- Software downloads 2007-09-03
- The top 10 most important people in Identity
- The top 10 most important people in IdentityAdd Dave Kearns to the listHi Eric -- thanks for the "little guys" reference from TNT. I've added it to our knowidentity.com blog. I would add Dave Kearns to that list. He is consistently and persistently contributing to the identity story in his...
- Discussion threads 2006-05-05
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-036 Q317138 (Windows)
- Microsoft Metadirectory Services MMS is a centralized metadirectory service that provides connectivity, management, and interoperability functions to help unify fragmented directory and database environments. It enables enterprises to link together disparate data repositories such as Exchange directory, Active Directory, third-party directory services, and proprietary databases, for the purpose of ensuring...
- Software downloads 2002-07-25
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