Identification Interface

A component needs to implement this interface to become a valid PSS identification component. The PSS Configuration tool will display all custom components that implement this interface in the Identification Plugin list. The component also needs to be deployed as per requirements.

The interface is available as MKIdntfy.dll

Method

Description

Configure

Is called to invoke the GUI required for further configuration of the plugin.

GetIdentificationQuestion

Returns the identification question that the user will be asked.

GetImpactedAccounts

Ascertains the accounts whose passwords are to be reset.

GetName

Returns the display name of the plugin.

IdentifyUser

Is used to confirm the validity of the user. Returns true if the user exists in the system and authentication is required.

UnConfigure

Removes configuration information regarding the specific Identification plug-in from the registry.