Summary

Directory Server 10 is a major release that introduces the addition of global Laserfiche users. These users are shared across all Laserfiche products that support authentication through Directory Server. In addition, Laserfiche Directory Server now enables Laserfiche Rio to support single sign-on across all Laserfiche 10 web products without needing to rely on Active Directory accounts or Novell eDirectory accounts.

Laserfiche User Accounts

Create global Laserfiche user accounts through the Directory Server administration site. In contrast to Laserfiche repository user accounts, a Directory Server user account is not limited to the context of a single Laserfiche repository. Previously, to allow a user access to two repositories, you would need to add them to the repository as a Windows or Novell eDirectory account, or you would need to create two separate repository users and grant each one its own license. Now, you can create a single Laserfiche directory user and grant it a single license, and use it to sign in to both repositories.

Single Sign-On Support

The Directory Server 10 Security Token Service (STS) supports signing in with directory account credentials and single sign-on across all Laserfiche 10 web products, including Laserfiche Mobile. For example, when a user signs in to Web Access, if that user then visits your Laserfiche Forms site they will automatically be signed in there as well without needing to provide credentials again. This also allows users to sign in with their directory user account credentials without needing to manually type a user name and password or configure Kerberos.

Password Policy and Password Recovery Options

Specify a password policy for user accounts similar to the password complexity requirements supported in Laserfiche Server. You can also configure the ability for Directory Server to send password reset emails for users that forget their password.

Failover Cluster Support

Directory Server now includes support for Windows Failover Clustering.

Bulk Creation of Laserfiche User Accounts

To simplify the quick creation of many Laserfiche user accounts, you can import a list of users. An administrator can create a CSV file of Laserfiche user accounts they want to create, and then import that file to perform a bulk creation of those accounts.