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Managing Passwords using ADSelfService Plus - GINA / Credential Provider

ADSelfService Plus is a software application that allows associates, reset their own Active Directory passwords and also unlock their accounts. The tool offers a simple mechanism by way of answering a few challenge questions (decided by the administrator) to confirm their identity. with a web based intuitive interface, this self-service password management utility can be accessed and used in an easy and effective way even by non-technical staff.

The ADSelfService Plus Professional Edition, comes with the advantage of Reseting Passwords/Unlocking Account from the User's own machine instead of a remote login. This functionality is achieved with the help of a GINA extension - ADSelfService Plus GINA. In case of Vista machines, the ADSelfService Plus Credential Provider, performs a similar function which is associated with Reset Password / Unlock. Users would need to get enrolled to avail the the Self Service options.

ADSelfService Plus GINA

ADSelfService Plus GINA is an extension from the standard GINA from Microsoft. The ADSelfService Plus GINA has been created to add the functionality - Reset Password / Unlock on the Windows Logon Screen. The ADSelfService Plus GINA can be installed in the Windows XP machines. The ADSelfService Plus GINA comes bundled with the ADSelfService Plus Application and can be pushed to the client machines by the Active Directory Administrator through the application itself.

ADSelfService Plus Credential Provider

ADSelfService Plus Credential Provider is a component of the ADSelfService Plus utility that creates additional extra "Reset Password / Unlock" link on the Logon screen of the Windows Vista Machines. The functions performed by the ADSelfService Plus Credential Provider is the same as that of the ADSelfService Plus GINA. The ADSelfService Plus Credential Provider also comes bundled with the ADSelfService Plus application.

How does the Self-Service AD Password Reset Mechanism function?

The application provides an easy to use interface with the help of which the administrator can either select the individual computers or an organizational unit as a whole, to install the ADSelfService Plus GINA / Credential Provider. The success / failure of the client software installation can be verified with the help of the Installed Machines and Error occurred machines options respectively. The computers will need to be restarted to enable the ADSelfService Plus GINA / Credential Provider client software functionality.

Benefits of ADSelfService Plus GINA / Credential Provider

There are a number of advantages that are associated with the installation and usage of the ADSelfService Plus GINA / Credential Provider. The most important benefits of using the application can be listed as follows:

  • Reduction in Administrator /HelpDesk Workload
  • Increased end user output/productivity
  • Decreased Turn-around-time to resume work by users
  • Minimized Cost on Active Directory password reset requests
  • Ability to push the GINA / CP to client machines via the application
  • Option to push client software in specific machines(OU Based Filter)
  • Streamlined AD Administration with the enforcement of password policy
  • Integration with ADSelfService Plus(for account unlocks/information updates)
  • Facility to verify GINA Installed / Error occurred Machines.

Unlike the option to reset password from a remote machine, the ADSelfService Plus GINA / Credential Provider offers the facility to perform Active Directory password resets from the users' computers itself.

Some other benefits of ADSelfService Plus - Self Service Reset Password Management

Remote password self-service. Update the locally cached credentials in users' machines.

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Highlights

Password self-service

Free Active Directory users from attending lengthy help desk calls by allowing them to self-service their password resets/ account unlock tasks. Hassle-free password change for Active Directory users with ADSelfService Plus ‘Change Password’ console. 

One identity with Single sign-on

Get seamless one-click access to 100+ cloud applications. With enterprise single sign-on, users can access all their cloud applications with their Active Directory credentials. Thanks to ADSelfService Plus! 

Password/Account Expiry Notification

Intimate Active Directory users of their impending password/account expiry by mailing them these password/account expiry notifications.

Password Synchronizer

Synchronize Windows Active Directory user password/account changes across multiple systems, automatically, including Office 365, G Suite, IBM iSeries and more. 

Password Policy Enforcer

Ensure strong user passwords that resist various hacking threats with ADSelfService Plus by enforcing Active Directory users to adhere to compliant passwords via displaying password complexity requirements.

Directory Self-UpdateCorporate Search

Portal that lets Active Directory users update their latest information and a quick search facility to scout for information about peers by using search keys, like contact number, of the personality being searched.

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