How IT organizations are enabling the broader adoption of Ubuntu through integration with existing Active Directory infrastructure and processes
As the fastest-growing Linux-based operating system, Ubuntu is an increasingly popular choice for larger enterprises not only on the desktop but in physical, virtual and cloud data centers as well. In order to deploy Ubuntu broadly, IT managers at all levels are asking questions on two key issues: security and manageability. Corporate IT security/compliance managers need to secure Ubuntu Server systems that are being used for business-critical applications in both on-premise and cloud-based data centers. Helpdesk personnel want to provision accounts and enforce standard policies for Ubuntu Desktop. Neither group wants to adopt new tools or procedures in order to do so.
In this free webinar jointly sponsored by Canonical and Centrify, you’ll learn how many organizations are enabling the broader deployment of Ubuntu by integrating it into their existing Active Directory infrastructure and management processes. By using Centrify’s Canonical-certified solution, they can go beyond simply offering transparent sign-on to Ubuntu systems and can in addition deliver on five key requirements for enterprise deployments:
- Preserving separation of duties by keeping account management centrally controlled within corporate IT while still allowing Ubuntu administrators and end-users the access rights they need to their systems
- Locking down root and other privileged accounts while still enabling a least-privilege security model that grants users the specific rights they need to do their jobs
- Auditing in detail what privileged users are doing on Server systems in order to meet PCI, SOX, FISMA and other security regulations
- Automating the provisioning of accounts and security and configuration policies on dynamically created cloud-based Server instances
- Harnessing Windows Group Policy to centrally enforce consistent Server security settings and Desktop configuration policies
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John Pugh Software Partner Manager John is currently a Software Partner Manager at Canonical, Ltd where he oversees the ISV program for Ubuntu Server Edition. A biologist by education, John spent his initial post college years caring for animals as a zookeeper in a number of zoos across the US, including the Denver Zoo. John has over 20 years experience in the networking industry and has held positions as a System Administrator, Network Consultant, and Sales Engineer. Prior to joining Canonical, John spent 11 years in various sales and management positions at Novell, Inc. |
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Corey Williams Centrify Director of Product Management As Director of Product Management, Corey oversees the strategic vision, tactical roadmap and company-wide go-to-market plan for Centrify DirectControl for Applications products. Corey is a veteran technology marketer, with more than 15 years' enterprise software marketing experience. He has held senior sales, marketing and product management positions at Syndera, webMethods, Active Software and Hewlett Packard. Corey holds undergraduate degrees in Math and Computer Science as well as an MS in Engineering and an MBA. |