By Allan Milgate (not verified) on Mon, 01/07/2008 - 1:17am.
Dave
I agree with your view of the problem being one of lack of centralization. I believe the issue is initially one of terminology (as usual) --> centralized v decentralized (data) on the one hand, and centralized v. distributed (access) on the other hand.
These are the ‘bread and butter’ of directory services: a centralized directory on a domain server is usually geographically distributed by filtering and/or partitioning to local servers when and where required.
This is precisely how you can logon to any PC anywhere in a large organisation, using the same username and password, and be presented with your personalised desktop from your previous location.
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Dave
I agree with your view of the problem being one of lack of centralization. I believe the issue is initially one of terminology (as usual) --> centralized v decentralized (data) on the one hand, and centralized v. distributed (access) on the other hand.
These are the ‘bread and butter’ of directory services: a centralized directory on a domain server is usually geographically distributed by filtering and/or partitioning to local servers when and where required.
This is precisely how you can logon to any PC anywhere in a large organisation, using the same username and password, and be presented with your personalised desktop from your previous location.
Allan Milgate
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