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4. Using WebSphere Commerce Loader Package (MassLoad)
WebSphere Commerce Loader Package is used for mass database updates.
The MassLoad tool can be used for mass registration of users. This method is
especially useful in the migration from previous versions, in database
management, and in member registration exchange across WebSphere
Commerce systems.
The registered users will manage their user profile by updating the
registration information, adding, modifying or deleting address entri es in the
address book. Also, a customer service representative can update the user
profiles.
Member security services
The following security services are closely related to the Member subsystem:
Roles
The Member subsystem allows its users and organizational entity members
to be assigned roles. The roles define the activities that members are allowed
to perform. Role assignment is the responsibility of the site administrator.
Authentication
WebSphere Commerce supports two modes of authentication:
– Basic authenticati on (using user ID and password)
This mode of authentication is the default and can be used with the
WebSphere Commerce store database or an LDAP directory.
– Certifi cate-based authentication (using x.509 certificates)
The authentication mode is configured via the WebSphere Commerce
Configuration Manager within the Web server tab of the instance properties.
Access control
To facilitate database management and ensure security, access to
WebSphere Commerce must be restricted to specific individuals and
organizations. The process of restricting access is referred to as access
control. Access control can be defined as security guidelines tha t:
– Allow or deny a user of a system access to the resources managed by a
system.
– Specify what actions th e user can perform on each resource.
Access control is managed through the implementation of access co ntrol
policies and policy groups.
– Access cont rol policies