Directory Independence Beta available with Domino 8.5.1

While roadmap for Directory Independence is planned for 8.5.2 , IBM has released Beta by using a new Directory Assistance Template (da851.ntf).

IBM Technote for same --> Directory Assistance template(s) in Notes and Domino 8.5.1

Overview of Directory Independence (DI):

• Option to use LDAP directory instead of Domino Directory for people and group information
• Optional deployment choice -- can continue to use Domino Directory as usual
• Domino Directory continues to be supported
• Active Directory will be first implementation planned for DI
• Store Domino person attributes and groups in LDAP
• Other information will be stored in a Domino Configuration DB
• Tools will be provided to migrate Domino person attributes into LDAP
• Allows for phased migration to new directory
• New Domino directory APIs for applications integration

Future: Support additional LDAP directories