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Two Types of Connectors

Identity Management has two types of connectors:

Java Connectors

CA Technologies creates new connectors in Java, and CA IAM Connector Server (CA IAM Connector Server) serves these connectors.

If you create a connector, use Java.

C++ Connectors

Previously, CA Technologies created connectors in C++. These connectors still work well, and C++ Connector Server (CCS) serves these connectors. Usually, CCS is installed with and managed by CA IAM Connector Server.

Note: You cannot use both CA IAM Connector Server and CCS to manage the same endpoint type.

Installing a Connector

Connectors that are available at the time of a release are installed with the CA IAM Connector Server.

For more information on installing the CA IAM Connector Server, see How To Set Up On-Premise Provisioning.