Quest Software Now Provides Automated De-Provisioning and Enhanced Change Approval.New Version of ActiveRoles Server Strengthens Solutions for Simplified Identity Management ALISO VIEJO, Calif. -- Granting, changing and revoking access to system resources (1) In a computer system, system resources are the components that provide its inherent capabilities and contribute to its overall performance. System memory, cache memory, hard disk space, IRQs and DMA channels are examples. is at the heart of identity management. Organizations that rely on Active Directory need a secure, efficient way to manage the full lifecycle of user access. Quest Software The computer-software manufacturer Quest Software (Quest Software, Inc.) (NASDAQ: QSFT), headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, dates from 1987. Quest develops, sells, and supports database management, Windows management, and application management software products , Inc. (Nasdaq:QSFT) today introduced version 6.0 of Quest ActiveRoles Server to help organizations automatically provision, re-provision and de-provision users quickly and securely. New capabilities include a change approval process and automated user de-provisioning. ActiveRoles Server is a key component in Quest's simplified Identity Management strategy that also includes Vintela Authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. Services (see related releases). "A major compliance and IT control concern we hear from customers is the need to terminate account access in a timely manner when a user leaves the company," said Jackson Shaw, senior director, product management, Quest Software. "If administrators fail to promptly terminate an account, organizations are at risk, and compliance standards are not met. "With our new automated de-provisioning capability, the user account is disabled, all changes are recorded and reports of these changes can be generated," Shaw continued. "This saves time and improves efficiency; but more importantly, it closes a potential security loophole A vulnerability in software, typically in the operating system, that enables an attacker to compromise the system. See vulnerability. ." When human input is needed to make sure that all changes made to Active Directory data are consistent with business and regulatory requirements, ActiveRoles Server offers new change approval capabilities. This complement to the automated management of directory data allows responsible individuals to manually accept or deny directory change requests and to monitor the execution of tasks. Once an organization's Active Directory environment is well managed and secure, ActiveRoles Server can be extended via optional add-on applications including: * ActiveRoles Quick Connect - Simplifies connecting ActiveRoles Server to an authoritative data source, such as a Human Resource or ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. application, which automatically triggers ActiveRoles Server provisioning, re-provisioning or de-provisioning of Active Directory user accounts based on employee status. In addition to provisioning users and synchronizing synchronizing, n a technique that a therapist uses to coordinate his or her breath with that of the client; builds trust and establishes relationship. data without administrator involvement, Quick Connect also integrates with Microsoft Identity Integration Server Microsoft Identity Integration Server (MIIS) is an identity data management product offered by Microsoft. It is a centralized service that stores and integrates identity information for organizations with multiple directories. (MIIS (language) MIIS - /Meese/ An interpreted language with one-letter keywords. ) and any MIIS-connected system for true enterprise-wide provisioning. * ActiveRoles Exchange Resource Forest Manager - Provides synchronized syn·chro·nize v. syn·chro·nized, syn·chro·niz·ing, syn·chro·niz·es v.intr. 1. To occur at the same time; be simultaneous. 2. To operate in unison. v.tr. 1. provisioning and a single console for management of user and mailbox A simulated mailbox in the computer that holds e-mail messages. Mailboxes are stored on disk as a file of messages, a database of messages or as an individual file for each message. The standard mailboxes are usually In, Out, Trash and Junk (Spam). attributes even when mailbox and user accounts are in separate forests. By providing unified user and mailbox management, ActiveRoles Server improves security, saves time and saves money while helping organizations comply with regulatory requirements. With more than 45 million Active Directory user accounts being managed by Quest products, the company has developed tremendous depth of experience in solving directory management challenges. To help new customers take advantage of Quest's expertise in Active Directory management and of the new benefits in ActiveRoles Server, Quest is offering special limited-time discounts for current customers of NetIQ's DRA DRA Delta Regional Authority DRA Developmental Reading Assessment (educational test) DRA Division of Ratepayer Advocates (California) DRA Data Research Associates DRA Directory and Resource Administrator product. To learn more about this program, please contact a Quest Sales Representative at 800-306-9329. Pricing and Availability Version 6.0 of Quest ActiveRoles Server is available now, with North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. pricing beginning at $25 per enabled user (USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ). Quest ActiveRoles Quick Connect and Quest ActiveRoles Exchange Resource Forest Manager are also available now. For more information, to download a free evaluation copy, or to download the new Quest white paper "Provisioning: Gaining the Most Bang for Your IT Buck!" please visit: http://www.quest.com/activeroles_server/. About Quest Software, Inc. Quest Software, Inc. delivers innovative products that help organizations get more performance and productivity from their applications, databases and Windows infrastructure. Through a deep expertise in IT operations and a continued focus on what works best, Quest helps thousands of customers worldwide meet higher expectations for enterprise IT. Quest's Windows Management solutions simplify, automate and secure Active Directory, Exchange and Windows, as well as integrate Unix, Linux and Java into the managed environment. Quest Software can be found in offices around the globe and at www.quest.com. Quest and Quest Software are registered trademarks of Quest Software, Inc. The Quest Software logo and all other Quest Software product or service names and slogans are registered trademarks or trademarks of Quest Software, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. Forward-Looking Statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. 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Actual results could differ from those anticipated as a result of various factors, including: the impact of adverse changes in general economic conditions on our relationships with customers, strategic partners and vendors; reductions or delays in information technology spending; variations in demand or the size and timing of customer orders; competitive conditions in our various product areas; rapid technological change; risks associated with the development and market acceptance of new products and product strategies; disruptions caused by acquisitions of companies and/or technologies; fluctuating currency exchange rates and risks associated with international operations Internal Operations (I.O., IO or I/O) is a fictional American Intelligence Agency in Wildstorm comics. It was originally called International Operations. I.O. first appeared in WildC.A.T.S. volume 1 #1 (August, 1992) and was created by Brandon Choi and Jim Lee. ; the need to attract and retain qualified employees; and other risks inherent in software businesses. For a discussion of these and other related risks, please refer to our recent SEC filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended December 31, 2005. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date thereof. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date thereof. |
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