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Cloud Directory

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May 1, 2024 3 minute read

Cloud Directory, introduced earlier as a service in Google Cloud, is a fully managed Cloud Directory Service that acts as a single source of truth for identity information across your organization. Specifically, it provides identity information such as usernames, passwords, group memberships, and other attributes which can be applied to various use cases such as Single Sign-On (SSO), Access Control, and Identity Governance.

Why would one want to learn about Cloud Directory?

As enterprises grow in size and complexity, managing user identities and their access to resources becomes increasingly complex and challenging. Cloud Directory offers a way to securely store, manage, and control access to user identities in the cloud. It offers many benefits, including:

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Practical guide for developers who want to use Cloud Directory Service in their applications.
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