Unification of directory service with file system services

Details Unification of directory service with file system services Unification of directory service with file system services

1993-12-29

1997-11-18

Heckler, Thomas M.

G06F 1200

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056897006

ABSTRACT:
A software system unifies directory services with the file system. Directory service entries and other files are all stored in a common logical format, such as an object format. The unification of files with directory service entries allows a common set of tools to operate on both such entities and allows a common name space to be utilized. Security measures are taken so as to prevent unauthorized access to the directory service entries.

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