Connector Types in Oracle Identity Manager

Connector Types in OIM-

• Predefined Connectors
• Generic Technology Connectors
• Custom Connectors

1.1 Predefined Connectors

When a predefined connector is available for a target resource, it is the recommended integration method. Because a predefined connector is designed specifically for the target application, it offers the quickest integration method. Predefined connectors support popular business applications such as Oracle eBusiness Suite, PeopleSoft, Siebel, JD Edward and SAP, as well as technology applications such as Microsoft Active Directory, Java Directory Server, UNIX, databases, and RSA ClearTrust. Predefined connectors use target system recommended integration technologies and are preconfigured with target system-specific attributes.

1.2 Generic Technology Connectors

To integrate Oracle Identity Manager with a target system that has no corresponding predefined connector, you can create a custom connector to link the target system and Oracle Identity Manager. If you do not want to use the customization features of the Adapter Factory, then you can create the connector by using the Generic Technology Connector feature of Oracle Identity Manager.

See Also:

Part II, "Integration Solutions Features" of Oracle Identity Manager Administrative and User Console Guide for more information about generic technology connectors

1.3 Custom Connectors

If there is no technology interface or accessible user repository in the target system, then you can develop a custom connector for the target system. The Adapter Factory tool in the Design Console provides a definitional user interface that facilitates such custom development efforts without coding or scripting.

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The "Adapter Factory" section in Oracle Identity Manager Concepts and Oracle Identity Manager Design Console Guide for information about the Adapter Factory