| Use the following list as a guide when evaluating directory products: -
Understand the categories of directory software. -
Develop evaluation criteria for the following: -
- Core features -
- Management features -
- Reliability -
- Performance and scalability -
- Security -
- Standards compliance -
- Interoperability -
- Flexibility and extensibility -
- Cost -
- Other considerations -
Conduct your evaluation and reach a decision as follows : -
- Gather basic product information. -
- Quiz the software vendors . -
- Challenge vendors to show what they can do. -
- Conduct a directory service pilot. -
- Negotiate the best possible deal. |