PCNS Questions

1. Can Password Portal use ADAM as the directory?
They actually use an ADAM instance as their “master” directory, and a combination of MIIS and P-Synch (from M-Tech) to keep passwords up to date everywhere else. Password Portal uses SQL as its own store; to store customizations, question lists, users etc. ADAM can be one of the target directories that receives a password reset.
2. Can we create custom Password Management Agents the same was as we create custom Management Agents?
Yes, as from MIIS SP1 you have the ability to create password extensions for any management agents that don’t have that capability built in (e.g. database, flat files etc.)
3. In fact, why would use P-Synch instead of MIIS for password synchronization?
P-Sync provides agents on other systems so the password synch can be initiated from different places. PCNS initiate password change either from the portal or from via PCNS.