It ensures interoperability between systems, applications, and work processes in all locations, and enables cost reductions. The central repository contains all the data that is synchronized from the information owners. In addition, the central repository is also the authoritative owner of data not covered by other information providers. Information users comprise the applications, systems, work processes, and end users accessing information maintained in the central repository. This representation of the Directory architecture provides us with a high-level view of information owners, the central repository, and information users.
Departments come and go.
Every business re-organizes at least once in their lifetime. We did not want to move people around the tree. Replication in our architecture is easier. The DIT architecture is also based on our overall design and how we plan to use the Directory for alternative uses. We made a compromise between centralized and decentralized management.