When does it make sense to use a Directory over a Database (and vice versa).
It becomes even more confusing given that most directories have a database backend.
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When does it make sense to use a Directory over a Database (and vice versa).
It becomes even more confusing given that most directories have a database backend.
I found a good write up of when to use a Directory over a Database, written by a Product Manager for Oracle.