The Notes ID Vault is a new feature within Domino that allows for the centralized management and maintenance of the ID files within the environment. This includes setting and restoring passwords, management of multiple IDS, removal of end user interaction during the rename process, and additional operations.

The ID Vault process requires the creation of an ID vault through the Administrators client. The Create ID Vault tool will provide a step-by-step configuration utility. Please ensure to plan appropriately prior to implementing this feature within your environment.

The initial configuration screen will provide an overview of the creation process; click Next to advance to the next screen.

The initial step is to create the ID Vault database that will provide the functionality for the environment. Keep in mind, as noted on the screen, that once the process is completed and the Vault created, the name cannot be changed. Click Next to continue.

The Vault is created with an ID associated for handling the management of the process. Provide a password for the ID Vault process and click Next to continue.

The ID Vault resides on an initial server; this step in the process will outline the server on which the initial database will reside. Additional replicas of the Vault can be created at a later point in time, as noted on the dialog screen. Click Next to continue.

The ID Vault is managed by an administrator or a group of administrators. At this stage in the configuration process, identify the administrators for the ID Vault. Click Next to continue.

The administrator will need to assign the OU's that will participate in the ID Vault process on the next screen and then the authorities will be named for each organization. To simplify the management process, the end users can be given the ability to reset their passwords by selecting the Self-service password reset authority option. Click Next on each screen to continue

The ID Vault process needs to be assigned to a security policy document within the environment. The administrative team can create a new policy at this stage or modify an existing policy document to contain the ID Vault information. In this example, an existing document is modified. Click Next to continue.

Then the configuration tool will prompt for a custom dialog Help screen for assisting users in resetting their passwords. Click OK to continue.

The tool will prompt for the IDs for the Organization and Organizational Units that will participate in the Vault process. Once this is completed, the Vault will be created on the server and the security policy identified will be modified to enable the ID Vault process for users within the environment. Click on Close to complete the configuration process. Users who have been assigned the policy will have their ID's loaded into the tool and will be presented with the opportunity to reset their own passwords if required.

The new ID Vault feature can offer an enhanced user experience, but requires some planning and implementation across the environment to ensure proper utilization. It will be important to leverage the appropriate resources (online or through a services organization) to ensure the proper implementation of the feature.