Fetching data from another source

(Software) #1

I have a client who is considering deploying MySource Matrix. One consideration is they have a central pool of client data and would prefer not to have to duplicate this in another database. Data is stored in LDAP and accessed through a web service. Direct read only LDAP access would be possible, but not write.


Is it possible to combine this data with data from the local database?

(Greg Sherwood) #2

You can pull user data from LDAP to allow user logins and print information about the currently logged in user, but you cannot search the LDAP directory or combine LDAP data with local data.

(Software) #3

OK, thanks. I guess we can add some form of trigger script to pull the data on authentication and update the local copy.
(Mat Griffin) #4

which is a shame as it would make a great feature
(Software) #5

It certainly would, I'm sure there are other organisations who share such data between applications.