8.2 How DRA Processes Requests

When the Administration server receives a request for an action, such as changing a user password, it uses the following process:

  1. Search for Activeviews which are configured to manage the target object of the operation.

  2. Validate the powers assigned to the account that is requesting the action.

    1. Evaluate all Active View assignments that contain the assistant administrator requesting the operation.

    2. Once that list is complete, build a list of all ActiveViews that contain both the target object and the assistant administrator.

    3. Compare the powers to the powers needed for the requesting operation.

  3. If the account has the correct power, the Administration server allows the action to be performed.

    If the account does not have the correct power, the Administration server returns an error.

  4. Update the Active Directory.