Azure Blob Storage - OpenText Directory Services Integration and Automation

Common Integration Use Cases Between Azure Blob Storage and OpenText Directory Services

1. User-Based Secure File Access Provisioning

Data flow: OpenText Directory Services ? Azure Blob Storage

Synchronize user and group identities from OpenText Directory Services to control access to specific Azure Blob Storage containers and folders. This enables business teams to grant or revoke file access based on department, project, or role without manual permission management.

• Automatically assign storage access based on directory group membership
• Reduce unauthorized access to sensitive documents
• Support faster onboarding and offboarding of employees and contractors

2. Role-Based Distribution of Large Content Libraries

Data flow: Bi-directional

Use OpenText Directory Services to define roles such as legal reviewer, sales manager, or regional operations lead, then distribute large files stored in Azure Blob Storage only to the appropriate audience. This is useful for controlled distribution of product assets, policy documents, training videos, or compliance packages.

• Limit access to content by business role
• Improve governance over high-volume file distribution
• Ensure users only see content relevant to their responsibilities

3. Automated Access Revocation for Leavers and Contractors

Data flow: OpenText Directory Services ? Azure Blob Storage

When a user account is disabled or removed in OpenText Directory Services, automatically revoke their access to Azure Blob Storage resources. This reduces the risk of orphaned access and supports stronger security controls for temporary workers, vendors, and project-based staff.

• Eliminate manual cleanup of storage permissions
• Lower security and compliance risk
• Support audit-ready identity lifecycle management

4. Departmental Document Repositories with Central Identity Control

Data flow: OpenText Directory Services ? Azure Blob Storage

Set up departmental repositories in Azure Blob Storage for HR, Finance, Procurement, or Engineering, with access governed by OpenText Directory Services groups. This allows each department to manage its own content while identity and authorization remain centrally controlled.

• Separate access by department or business unit
• Reduce dependency on IT for routine permission changes
• Improve operational efficiency for shared file repositories

5. External Partner File Sharing with Controlled Identity Mapping

Data flow: OpenText Directory Services ? Azure Blob Storage

Map partner or supplier identities managed in OpenText Directory Services to restricted Azure Blob Storage access for secure exchange of large files such as specifications, invoices, artwork, or compliance evidence. This supports controlled collaboration without exposing internal repositories broadly.

• Enable secure file exchange with third parties
• Apply least-privilege access to external users
• Track partner access through centralized identity records

6. Compliance Evidence Repository with Audit-Ready Access Control

Data flow: OpenText Directory Services ? Azure Blob Storage

Store audit evidence, policy documents, and regulatory submissions in Azure Blob Storage while using OpenText Directory Services to ensure only approved compliance, legal, and audit teams can access them. This supports controlled retention and reduces the chance of unauthorized document exposure.

• Restrict sensitive compliance files to approved roles
• Support internal and external audit preparation
• Improve traceability of who can access regulated content

7. Automated Content Access for Project Teams

Data flow: OpenText Directory Services ? Azure Blob Storage

Create project-based groups in OpenText Directory Services and automatically grant those groups access to Azure Blob Storage containers holding project plans, design files, test data, or deliverables. When the project ends, group removal can immediately remove access.

• Speed up project team setup
• Keep project content isolated from other teams
• Reduce manual permission administration across multiple projects