Review - Microsoft CLM (Certificate Lifecycle Manager) Beta 1 (renamed from Alacris)
Don't let the word "Beta" fool you. CLM Beta 1 is actually renamed from the latest Alacris RTM version.
Pros:
- Turn key system and no coding is required
- Can manage both smart cards (including USB tokens) and certificates
- Feature rich self service Web UI
- Built-in work flow engine to handle approval and notification
- Flexable policies
- Temp smart card
- Easy installation
Cons:
- Does not format smart card
- In multiple forest environment, each forest needs its own CLM and SQL database.
- SQL 2005 is not supported.
- IE 7 is not supported
- Microsoft base CSP is not supported
- Granting permission is tedious work
(some will be supported in Beta 2 or RTM)
Overall Rating:
6 out of 10
(0-2: fail to work, 3-5: work in demo/test environment, 6-8: work in production environment, 9-10: excellent quality, great value, highly recommended)
