| Store all data in a relational database using an IAM specific schema. Schema data is provided with this documentation. Required to use all features. This is the recommended data source type. Using a different data source type limits the feature set that can be used. |
Relational Database with user data from directory | Uses all data in a relational database using an IAM specific schema but takes user data from a directory. Allows to use all IAM features and combine it with an existing LDAP directory or AD. |
| User- and password data plus some other user attributes are stored and managed in an Active Directory (default schema). Strongly limits the set of usable features. |
LDAP with Standard Schema | User- and password data plus some other user attributes are stored and managed in an LDAP Directory. Usage of standard object classes (InetOrgPerson or OrganizationalPerson), i.e. no schema extensions necessary. Strongly limits the set of usable features. |
LDAP with Extended Schema | Storage of user data plus some IAM specific attributes in LDAP. Requires extension of default LDAP schema by Airlock IAM specific attributes and object classes. Limits the set of usable IAM features. |