1.3.1 Local and Remote Platforms

You can install the RSA driver locally or remotely.

An installation on the same computer where an Identity Vault and the Metadirectory engine are installed is referred to as a local configuration. The following figure illustrates a local configuration:

Figure 1-2 A Local Configuration

If platform or policy constraints prevent a local configuration, you can install the RSA driver on the server running the required platform or service. This installation is referred to as a remote configuration and requires the use of the Remote Loader service.

See System Requirements in the Identity Manager 4.0 Integrated Installation Guide for information about the supported platforms for the Metadirectory server and Remote Loader.

1.3.2 Entitlements

The RSA driver can be configured to use entitlements to manage user accounts in RSA Authentication Manager. When using entitlements, this driver works in conjunction with external services, such as the User Application or the Entitlements Service driver, to manage entitlement functionality. See the Identity Manager 4.0 Entitlements Guide for more information about entitlements.