NetIQ Privileged Account Manager uses a Framework as the base layer to provide an easy-to-use enterprise architecture into which Privileged Account Manager modules are added to create the necessary problem-solving functionality. The Framework has several key features:
Provides the core functionality needed to implement secure, enterprise-wide services.
Provides services such as secure and authenticated communication among components.
Provides integrated databases and logging.
Allows the deployment of Privileged Account Manager modules to Framework hosts to implement new functionality.
With each module that is installed, an additional console is added to the main Framework Manager console to allow access to new administration functionality.