Choose a synchronization mode (AAC)

We can choose synchronization mode types for the IBM Security Verify Access Advanced Access Control component.

Feature Recommended Replication Mode Comment
Context/Risk-based access NEARSYNC Context/risk-based access usage data, device fingerprint, and obligation data are used in authentication decision making and requires to be replicated in a failover scenario.
Mobile Multi Factor Authentication (MMFA) MMFA authenticators required to be presents at standby node during failover.
User Self Care (USC)  

Overall recommendation: NEARSYNC within datacenter. In case of cross data center replication where network latency is significant , it is advised use Superasync as HADR mode to get optimal performance.

For information on synchronization mode types for the IBM Security Verify Access Federation component, see Choose a synchronization mode for the Federation component.


Parent topic: Advanced Access Control configuration