Pull Mode

When managing passwords on workstations, ID-Archive™ normally operates in "pull mode." This means that a local agent is installed on each workstation and this agent software periodically contacts the central ID-Archive server, over HTTPS, to request a new administrator password.

The same approach applies not only to workstations, but also to any type of device which is numerous, or which is only sporadically reachable over the network. Examples include "server farms" of Windows or Unix servers or target systems in remote locations.

Once the local password has been set, a confirmation is sent to the ID-Archive server, which stores the new value. The new password(s) are encrypted and archived in the ID-Archive server's replicated storage, where IT staff may retrieve them.