The Oracle database has a complete security system, described in
Chapter 6. Oracle Application Server can be used to authenticate users, store security
credentials, and implement identity management.
Identity management allows an administrator to establish and maintain a security
identity for a user and enforce it across an entire set of computing components, such
as databases, application servers, and applications. Oracle Application Server uses
the Oracle Internet Directory (OID) to store security information and provide user
authentication. OID is an Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LAPD) compliant
store of information. Any application can access OID, including the Oracle database.
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Identity management also includes a number of other features, including:
??? A user provisioning framework that can be integrated with other applications,
such as the HR system, provided with OID
??? Directory integration tools, provided with OID
??? PKI certificate management, provided with AS Certificate Authority, now a part
of OID
??? Tools for managing security, implemented as part of Enterprise Manager
In addition, Oracle Application Server provides a single sign-on capability.
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