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Identify who is allowed to update which attributes in which parts of your directory tree.
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Determine which attributes and which parts of your directory tree are centrally maintained and which are user - maintained .
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Determine the frequency of data updates from each source.
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Create a data maintenance policy.
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Design your data update procedures.
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Create a policy and procedures for adding new data sources.
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Analyze the effects of these procedures on your directory service's performance and availability.
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Develop client software needed for performing updates.
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Develop training and documentation for users and administrators who will update the directory.
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Conduct training and distribute documentation and software.
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Monitor data quality.
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Take action when you find data quality problems. This is a repetitive process that often requires you to revisit earlier steps.