2 Getting Started with Enterprise User Security

Enterprise User Security enables you to centrally manage database users across the enterprise. Enterprise users are created in Oracle Internet Directory, and can be assigned roles and privileges across various enterprise databases registered with the directory.

This chapter uses a tutorial approach to help you get started with Enterprise User Security. The following steps discuss configuring Enterprise User Security:

1. Configuring Your Database to Use the Directory

2. Registering Your Database with the Directory

3. Creating a Shared Schema in the Database

4. Mapping Enterprise Users to the Shared Schema

5. Connecting to the Database as an Enterprise User

6. Using Enterprise Roles

7. Using Proxy Permissions

8. Using Pluggable Databases