To use IBM InfoSphere Identity effectively, you must understand
its key concepts, such as entities, identities, and attributes.
Entities
An entity is a collection of one or more identities that represent
the same person, organization, place, or item. Entities are stored in the
entity database.
Identities
Identities are a collection of attributes from a data source that
represent a person, organization, place, or item.
Attributes
Attributes are characteristics or traits that describe a person,
organization, place, or item. Common attributes include information such as
names, addresses, phone numbers, credit card numbers, tax identification numbers,
and license numbers.