All users will interact directly with UWdir through authenticated web pages to manage their E-mail address and personal home page advertised by UWdir . All users will have an assigned UW userid and password that can be used elsewhere. Single userid and password will reduce the complexity for users and system managers. An RFP could be issued with an NT PDC requirement. Then, UW userids will become an excellent method of identification and event logging.
Compliance follows if one participates in the solution.
The strategy is to lead by example. This positions the Web as the method for delivering more information. Microsoft Outlook Express and Netscape Communicator both support SSL Protected IMAP services. Any NT site can integrate with the central NT PDC solution as demonstrated for the NT Administrative users. That minimizes user management and reduces the number of passwords a user must remember.