What is 'Active Directory service' in SAP BC-CP-CF - Cloud Foundry?

Active Directory service - Overview

• Component: BC-CP-CF

• Component Name: Cloud Foundry

• Description: A Microsoft network service that maps the names of network resources to their respective network addresses, enabling users to locate resources and services distributed throughout the network.

Active Directory service - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Active Directory service is a component of the Cloud Foundry platform that provides a secure, centralized directory service for user authentication and authorization. It is used to manage user accounts, passwords, and access rights across multiple applications and services. It also provides a single sign-on (SSO) solution for users to access multiple applications with one set of credentials. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Active Directory service can be used to manage user accounts, passwords, and access rights across multiple applications and services. It can also be used to provide single sign-on (SSO) for users to access multiple applications with one set of credentials. Additionally, it can be used to manage user profiles, group memberships, and other security settings. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up Active Directory service, it is important to ensure that the correct permissions are set for each user or group. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the security settings are configured correctly in order to protect the data stored in the directory service. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Active Directory service is part of the Cloud Foundry platform and is based on the open source project Apache Directory Server. It is also compatible with other directory services such as Microsoft Active Directory and OpenLDAP. Additionally, it can be integrated with other Cloud Foundry components such as UAA (User Account and Authentication) and BOSH