Centrify Video Chalktalks

UNIX and Linux Access Controls Leveraging Active Directory Groups

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Centrify Product Manager David McNeely shows how the DirectManage Zone Provisioning Agent allows you to set up Active Directory groups that correspond to the access rights you want users to have on Centrify Zones of UNIX, Linux and Mac systems.

Centralized Management of UNIX, Linux and Mac

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Learn how to manage your UNIX, Linux, Mac and Active Directory environments using Centrify's collection of powerful tools featuring automation of software deployment, machine configuration, software inventory and management, account migration, and user zone provisioning.

Server Isolation and Protection

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Learn how to securely isolate key servers and data as well as optionally encrypting data in motion via Centrify DirectSecure.

Securing Linux Systems Running on IBM System z with Active Directory

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Learn how IBM implements virtualization of Linux systems on System z processors. Includes a discussion of the unique challenges of securing the guest environments, and the benefits of centrally securing and managing them by leveraging your existing Microsoft Active Directory infrastructure.

Securing Solaris Zones with Active Directory

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Learn how Sun's Solaris operating system implements virtualization via its container and zone technology. Includes a discussion of the unique challenges of securing the host and guest environments, and the benefits of centrally securing and managing them by leveraging your existing Microsoft Active Directory infrastructure.

Securing VMware ESX with Active Directory

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Covers best practices for securing VMware ESX host systems by locking down administrative access and controlling administrator privileges. Also describes how the Centrify Suite combined with Microsoft Active Directory can be used to segregate guest systems and delegate administrative duties for the various business owners.

Single Sign-On for SAP on UNIX and Linux Using Microsoft Active Directory

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Discusses the many technical and business challenges around delivering single sign-on for Windows-based end-users accessing SAP hosted on UNIX or Linux, and demonstrates how leveraging Microsoft Active Directory represents a cost-effective and easy-to-deploy solution.

Managing UNIX Service Accounts Using Active Directory

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Provides an overview of the generically named service accounts traditionally used on UNIX and Linux systems and describes Centrify's Active Directory-centric approach to locking down these accounts while applying role-based privilege management that is more secure, more granular and easier to manage than current alternatives.

Configuring Mac OS X Workstations Using Windows Group Policy

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT

If you're looking for tools to enforce the same types of configuration and security settings on Macs that are already available for Windows systems, watch this video chalktalk to discover how Centrify addresses this need by extending Windows Group Policy services to Mac OS X systems.

Smart Card for Mac Part 2: Architecture & Authentication Flow

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Apple provides a basic smart card infrastructure that Centrify has leveraged to provide stronger, Active Directory-based authentication and transparent single sign-on to applications. In this chalktalk, Centrify CTO Paul Moore proves an overview of the Apple smart card architecture and details how Centrify DirectControl integrates it with Active Directory's authentication services.

Smart Card for Mac Part 1: Introduction to Active Directory Integration

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

In Windows-centric environments where Mac users need to be authenticated against Active Directory, setting up smart cards has involved some compromises in usability and security. In this Centrify video chalktalk you'll learn the basics of smart card authentication via Active Directory and how Centrify DirectControl for Mac OS X addresses these challenges.

Implementing Centralized Identity Management for UNIX/Linux with DirectControl Zones

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Discusses Centrify's best practices for analyzing UNIX/Linux systems, accounts, groups and business requirements and how Centrify's Zone-based access controls and role-based privilege management for UNIX and Linux can be deployed quickly with a provisioning workflow that meets compliance auditor's requirements.

Introducing DirectAuthorize Part 2: Architecture & Advanced Features

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Describes how DirectAuthorize leverages Active Directory identity information and enforces privilege grants on UNIX and Linux systems. It also describes advanced features such as DirectAuthorize's unique Restricted Environment capability.

Introducing DirectAuthorize Part 1: Concepts & Features

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Discusses the need for enforcing access controls and managing privileges on UNIX and Linux systems and describes how Centrify DirectAuthorize's next-generation technology addresses those needs with an easy-to-use solution that leverages Microsoft Active Directory identity information.

Managing Active Directory Groups with DirectControl

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Describes how both UNIX and Active Directory groups work, and explains how DirectControl enables UNIX administrators to benefit from Active Directory's advanced group membership features.

Introducing Centrify DirectAudit

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Describes the features, benefits, and architecture of this unique IT auditing solution for UNIX and Linux.

Migrating UNIX Identities to Active Directory

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Discusses the advantages of centralized account management, compares the various migration strategies (including UID rationalization), and explains the tools Centrify provides in each case.

Integrating Mac OS with Active Directory

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Describes Centrify's industry-leading Active Directory integration for Mac OS X, including its unique Group Policy support.

DirectControl's Advanced Active Directory Integration for Samba

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Explains Centrify's packaged and tested version of Samba, and how DirectControl provides centralized ID mapping through Active Directory.

Centrify's Support for Open Source Tools

Mon, 04 Sep 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Details how Centrify has enhanced the Open Source tools OpenSSH, Kerberos Tools, PuTTY and Samba to work seamlessly with DirectControl-managed systems.

NIS Migration and Interoperability

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Provides an overview of NIS and explains the benefits of using DirectControl's NIS service to manage UNIX identities centrally through Active Directory.

Single Sign-On for Web Applications

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Describes how DirectControl provides Active Directory-based single sign-on for web applications, including a discussion of how DirectControl supports Microsoft Active Directory Federation Service.

Group Policy for UNIX, Linux and Mac

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Explains how DirectControl enables you to secure and manage non-Windows systems using Microsoft Active Directory Group Policy.

How DirectControl Stores Data in Active Directory

Mon, 07 Aug 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Provides a detailed overview of the way in which UNIX management data can be stored in Active Directory, including an overview of the RFC 2307 schema and Microsoft Windows R2 implementation of it.

DirectControl's Architecture

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Covers DirectControl's key components and describes how it sets up a Kerberos environment to authenticate UNIX, Linux and Mac users through Active Directory.