19 Oracle Authentication Services for Operating Systems

19.1 What is New with Oracle Authentication Services for Operating Systems 11.1.1.3 ?

Oracle Fusion Middleware Release 11g R1 patchset 2 (11.1.1.3) is the first 11g release to include Oracle Authentication Services for Operating Systems. This product is also available as a download from http://www.oracle.com/technology/.

The following features and capabilities have been added to Oracle Authentication Services for Operating Systems since the 10g release:

• Full integration with Fusion Middleware Release 11g R1 patchset 2 (11.1.1.3). OAS4OS was not available with FMW 11g R1 or FMW 11g R1 patchset 1.

• Extended client platform support. For a full list see: http://www.oracle.com/technology/software/products/ias/files/fusion_certification.html.

• New configuration scripts to enable PAM proxy user-based access to Oracle Internet Directory for enhanced security.

• Easy configuration of Oracle Internet Directory SSL using customer provided certificates for production deployments, or use of self signed certificates to test OID SSL connections.

• Restricting client access based on IP address.

• Easy reset of client configuration to support testing.

19.2 General Issues and Workarounds

For up-to-date information about product bugs and updates, see Note 1064891.1: Oracle Authentication Services for Operating Systems Documentation Addendum (11.1.1.3). This document is available on My Oracle Support at https://support.oracle.com/.