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System and method for managing user accounts in a communication network

  • US 6,144,959 A
  • Filed: 08/18/1997
  • Issued: 11/07/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/18/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for managing user accounts in a communications network having a client and server, the method comprising the steps of:

  • a) logging in a user to the server having a database, the database having a first set of credential information wherein the database is a hierarchical directory services database having a user object that includes the first set of credential information;

    b) logging in the user to the client account using the first set of credential information;

    c) accessing a workstation object having associated configuration information; and

    d) based on the configuration information, generating an account on the client.

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