Connect to Your Database Using Active Directory

Most EMS customers connect their databases to EMS applications using the EMS User account. Some organizations prefer to tighten security even further by using their own accounts, such as those from Active Directory. This gives them greater control over the account and enables them to set their own passwords instead of relying on the built-in EMS User account.

Active Directory Process Overview

To connect your database to Active Directory, create an Active Directory account/group your organization can define and control. This enables you to use the Windows Authentication mode exclusively (instead of SQL Server and Windows Authentication mode) for your server authentication. This process involves the following stages:

 

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