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Secure Socket Layer and User Directories

Consider the following if you are planning to implement SSL in your SiteMinder environment:

• Configuring the Policy Server and an LDAP user directory to communicate over SSL reduces performance. Review your security requirements to determine if SSL is mandatory.
• If you decide to configure SSL, do not place an SSL accelerator between the Policy Server and the directory server or the Policy Server assumes a single instance of the directory. This can cause inconsistent writes across multiple user directories behind the accelerator.