Within the SNA Server network, automated, one-way, LAN-to-AS/400 password synchronization is supported without any additional tools or products. In this scenario, the Host Account Synchronization Service, the Windows NT Account Synchronization Service, and the AS/400’s host security system interoperate to provide password synchronization for SNA Server users.
In other corporate environments, third-party tools are required when implementing automated, two-way password synchronization or mainframe support. On a network, the Host Account Synchronization Service, the Windows NT Account Synchronization Service, and third-party security integration DLLs cooperate with each other to support password synchronization. On the host, third-party products are usually required to facilitate password synchronization.
These components collectively allow two-way password synchronization between AS/400 or mainframe host computers. Changes made on one host can be replicated to other Windows NT or host computers. Similarly, changes to your Windows NT security domain can be automatically sent to all host computers.