Is RDS (ex TDS) ,mandatory to use if you want to use Active Directory?

Is there a way for DOORS 9.x to NOT use RDS?

We have been struggling with RDS for months and basically hate it and don't need it... but our company wants us to use AD.

Thanks a lot (even more thanks if the answer is "No!")

peter
SystemAdmin - Tue Jul 13 11:10:02 EDT 2010