Using SOAP+SPML vs. REST+JSON

Question

Team, 
 
 We have a client that currently integrate their IDM system to ARS via SPML interface. 
 The project team asked if we could move away from this interface and utilize REST+JSON. 
 Did anyone integrated to ARS like this before? 
 
 ARS documentation mentions "Customizable Web Interfaces" could that be our answer? 
 
 Thanks! 
 
 Dalton

Aidar.Karabalaev · Accepted Answer

my understanding. 
IDM –> SOAP protocol -> ARS is needed only when you need to bridge from non-Windows platform (IDM) to Windows (ARS/AD). 
If IDM runs on Windows, you may use PS1 script to talk to ARS. It will be more flexible and solid… 
ARS “Customizable Web Interface” in general refers to changing WI Client Layout (IE) and not bridging from non-Windows to Windows/ARS

JohnnyQuest · Answer

Agree with Aidar, suggest you also take a look at the "Synchronization Service" that ships with ARS version 7.x

Aidar.Karabalaev · Answer

ARS Sync Service (QC). Intermediate HR.CSV file is most robust and flexible feature both: short and long run. As another option non-Windows => Windows
Consider option: IDM/HR => \\share_protected\HR.CSV => ARS Sync => ARS ADmin Service => AD/Exchange.
Assumption: 1-way traffic: IDM/DR => AD. AD/ARS does not need to write to non-Windows IDM/HR.