Password synchronization across connected systems is a feature included with Novell® Identity Manager 2.0 and later. It provides the following benefits:
Bidirectional password synchronization
Enforcement of Password Policies on connected systems
E-mail notification when synchronization fails
The ability to check password synchronization status for a user
For more information, see Chapter 5, “Password Synchronization across Connected Systems” in the Novell Identity Manager 3.5.1 Administration Guide.