CSK 2004 - Optional: Using AD for the User Base

One of the things we are looking at in the new CSK for Whidbey application (CSK 2.0, CSK 2004, whatever else you want to call it) is being able to select from more than one option for storing User and Role information.  This article outlines the basics of getting Active Directory information.

As far as where we are headed for User base:

• SysAdmin can select a single user pool for all sites (good for intranet setups)
  • SysAdmin can select User source:
    • Database - SQL, Oracle, Access, MySql, whatever provider is available
    • NT Authority - taps into NT users and groups
    • AD - taps into users and groups *or* OUs (Organizational Units)
• SysAdmin can allow the SiteAdmin to choose (good for internet setups)
  • SiteAdmin can select User source:
    • Database - SQL, Oracle, Access, MySql, whatever provider is available
    • NT Authority - taps into NT users and groups
    • AD - taps into users and groups *or* OUs (Organizational Units)
  • SysAdmin can tie 2 or more sites to a common user pool
  • SysAdmin can tie 2 or more sites to a common group pool

These are the rough ideas right now.  As we flesh it out I'll post more info...