Standardized Interfaces for an Open IT Environment

Our open interfaces offer numerous customization options – it’s incredibly easy to import accounts and groups from other systems. The result? Significant time and cost savings for your organization.

Easily integrate other IT services and create a flexible ecosystem that adapts to your needs. You remain in complete control of your data—you decide what goes in and out. Open interfaces allow you to expand your IT environment efficiently.

OpenID Connect & SAML

Your Digital Passport

Univention Corporate Server (UCS) supports the authentication protocols OpenID Connect and SAML to ensure secure and unified logins for your users. With OpenID Connect, users can authenticate across multiple services with a single login, simplifying identity management and enhancing user convenience. SAML allows UCS to seamlessly integrate with other authentication and identity systems by enabling the exchange of authentication data between different security domains.

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REST API for UDM

A Gateway to the Directory Services

The REST API for the Univention Directory Manager (UDM) serves as a standard interface for seamlessly integrating applications with Univention’s directory service. With the UDM REST API, you can access all user and group data via a standardized web service or enter it into the directory service. The HTTPS interface ensures secure access and delivers data in the widely-used JSON format, making it easy for existing applications to process.

Check out our blog to learn more about the practical uses of the UDM REST API.

UCS@school Kelvin REST API

Get Connected

With the UCS@school Kelvin REST API, you can make user data available to other IT services. This app installs a REST API that lets you access, modify, and delete UCS@school objects like schools, classes, and users. Integration is handled through the UDM REST API. The UCS@school directory service interacts with other  management software (schools or states) and digital educational offerings.

Unlike the import function and manual interventions via the web interface, the API is accessed automatically and is therefore reducing the risk of errors.

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LDAP Directory Service

Data Control Center

LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) enables the centralized management of user data in UCS. This allows you to store and manage all information on users, groups and resources in one place. Seamless integration with other directory services and applications via open interfaces simplifies central authentication and authorization across various systems. An encrypted connection secures the data during transmission. This protects sensitive information from unauthorized access and ensures the integrity of the data.

Authentication: Kerberos

Your Digital Gatekeeper

UCS uses the Kerberos protocol to ensure secure and centralized authentication within networks. Kerberos works with temporary tickets issued to users after logging in, allowing them access to various services. This method enhances security since passwords do not need to be constantly transmitted. Kerberos integrates seamlessly into the UCS environment and works closely with other directory services like LDAP. This ensures that only authorized users can access the resources.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Open Interfaces (API)

What Are Open Interfaces and Why Are They Important for IT Integration?

Open interfaces are standardized connections between different software applications that enable the exchange of data and interaction between systems. They are important because they simplify the integration of different IT services and systems, creating a flexible and expandable IT ecosystem. This reduces the workload for manual data processing and supports a more efficient use of existing IT resources.

How Do Open Interfaces Contribute to the Flexibility of an IT Environment?

Open interfaces make it possible to seamlessly connect different applications and systems and exchange data automatically. This allows companies to adapt their IT environment to specific needs, quickly integrate new services and expand existing systems without having to make extensive adjustments.

What Role Does Authentication Play in an Integrated IT Environment and How Do OpenID Connect and SAML Support It?

Authentication is a key aspect of security in an integrated IT environment, as it ensures that only authorized users have access to specific services and data. OpenID Connect and SAML are protocols that enable a secure, centralized and user-friendly login. They help to simplify the management of user identities and enable access to various services with a single login.

What Is a REST API and How Does It Support the Integration of Applications?

A REST API (Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface) is an interface that enables applications to communicate with each other and exchange data via the web. It uses standardized HTTP requests to send and receive information in JSON format, which simplifies the integration of applications. Open interfaces such as the REST API enable companies to merge data from different systems and flexibly expand their IT environment without the need for extensive customization.

Why Is LDAP Important for the Central Management of User Data in an Organization?

LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is a protocol that enables the central management and organization of user data. It stores information such as user names, passwords, groups and resources in a central location, making it easier to manage and access this data. Open interfaces ensure that LDAP integrates seamlessly with other directory services and applications, providing secure and efficient centralized authentication and authorization across multiple systems.