Introduction

In establishing their information technology (IT) networks, companies have traditionally focused

on the connection between user devices and the corporate infrastructure, ignoring the unique

needs of individuals and groups using the network. Not only does this emphasis hinder

workforce productivity, it also creates problems for network security, management and

performance.

A new strategy is to implement identity driven management (PDM) functionality that is able to

automatically configure the network edge through security and performance policies defined on

a centrally administered management server. These PDM solutions facilitate business-driven

networks that behave uniquely and appropriately for every user.

This paper describes traditional network access management strategies and defines ProCurve

Networking by ProCurve’s approach to a new, identity driven methodology. It also highlights the

benefits that can be attained by deploying ProCurve PDM solutions.