What type of Directory do I need?
Overview of Directories
Summary
Evo can be setup on a number of different client environments.
If you don't know where to start, here are scenarios that can be applied:
On-Premise (LDAP)
If you are running an Active Directory server (Physical or Virtual) that users get their Domain Credentials and authentication from, you'll need to set up an On-Premise directory
Azure AD / Entra ID
If you manage your clients permissions and authentications via Microsoft Azure/Entra then you'll need to set up an Azure AD/Entra ID directory type
Google Workspace
If your clients are set up and managed via Google (Gmail, Drive) then you'll need to set up a Google Workspace Directory
Standalone Environment (Workgroup)
If your clients are on standalone machines or are on machines that are not connected to a domain, you can set up an Evo Cloud directory.
Directory Overview
Evo provides the ability to connect to your existing directory to sync your users. Or create a Evo Cloud directory.
How to add a directory
For the below we’re going to add a simple Evo Cloud Directory-as-a-Service (DaaS). Unlike the other directory types, an Evo Cloud directory doesn’t sync users, once the directory is created, you’ll need to add users directly to Evo.
- From the left nav menu, select My Company. Alternatively, select Customers and and choose a customer from the list.
- From the side navigation, click Directories.
- Select the Evo Cloud tab.
- Click Add New Directory.
- Enter a name for the directory.
- Click Create Directory.
How to edit a directory
For each directory type there will be limited or no detail that can be edited.
- From the left nav menu, select My Company. Alternatively, select Customers and and choose a customer from the list.
- From the side navigation, click Directories.
- In the displayed list of directories, find the one you want to edit. Click the "pencil" icon.
- Make the edits you want.
- Click Save.
How to delete a directory
Deleting a directory will remove all users contained within the directory. Once a directory has been deleted the action cannot be undone.
- From the left nav menu, select My Company. Alternatively, select Customers and and choose a customer from the list.
- From the side navigation, click Directories.
- In the displayed list of directories, find the one you want to delete. Click the "trashcan" icon.
- Click Delete.
- From the confirmation dialog, click Delete to confirm the deletion.