Authentication Appliance Server AXIOLE "AXIOLE for Microsoft Hyper-V" Announced
Netspring Inc. has launched AXIOLE for Microsoft Hyper-V, a new LDAP-based authentication appliance server designed for Microsoft Hyper-V virtual environments. This product offers the full range of AXIOLE's latest features, including IdP, passkey, and multi-factor authentication, and allows for easy migration from existing AXIOLE versions.
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Netspring Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Susumu Nishitake) announces AXIOLE for Microsoft Hyper-V, which is compatible with Microsoft Hyper-V virtual environments such as Windows servers, for its LDAP-based authentication appliance server "AXIOLE®". This product will be provided as a product compatible with Windows server environments that implement the latest version of AXIOLE, including the HW version, virtual version, and cloud version. Firmware provision is scheduled to begin on April 22, 2026, concurrently with the previously announced AXIOLE for KVM.
At Netspring, we have been aiming to expand our product offerings in recent years for customers who are currently operating or considering the introduction of integrated authentication infrastructure in virtual environments. AXIOLE for Microsoft Hyper-V was also developed as part of this initiative and has been newly added to our lineup. AXIOLE for Microsoft Hyper-V offers the same latest features as other currently provided platform versions without any functional differences, and includes IdP, passkey functionality, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) features. AXIOLE for Azure, which runs on Microsoft Azure cloud services, is provided separately.
■ Features of AXIOLE for Microsoft Hyper-V
● Compatible with Windows Server Virtual Environments
・Compatible with Windows Server 2025 virtual environments
>Other server environments such as Windows Azure Local are not assumed.
・An evaluation version of AXIOLE for Microsoft Hyper-V is scheduled to be offered.
・Please contact our sales representative for inquiries regarding operation in various Windows environments.
● Easy migration from many AXIOLE versions such as HW edition
・User data and configuration information can be imported.
・Operation and user interface environments are the same.
・Multi-platform support from HW/cloud to various virtual environments.
● Redundant configurations and HA machines, etc., depend on the implementation features of the Windows Server environment.
・An original hybrid redundancy function exclusive to AXIOLE is planned separately.
● Support for AXIOLE for Microsoft Hyper-V is up to the application layer.
・Support at the hardware level, such as cluster environments, should be handled by the customer or integrator.
Please handle it.
● Dedicated model numbers for AXIOLE for Microsoft Hyper-V are available (Sales price: Provided at open price).
・Standard model for 200 users or more, in units of 50 users (AXSiH1-nnnnn).
・IdP-only model lineup (AXSiH1-E1).
・Individual paid options can be purchased separately. However, the LDAP schema option is bundled.
AXIOLE Product Dedicated Site: https://www.axiole.jp/
[Reference 1] About AXIOLE Features, Functions, and Optional Features
・Provides an LDAP-based authentication infrastructure in a 1U appliance form factor for the HW version.
・No DB design required for schema attributes, etc.
・Provides a management system based on a Japanese Web UI and features for end-users.
・Also supports RADIUS protocol (RADIUS proxy/eduroam).
・ID synchronization with Active Directory is possible.
・Redundant configuration with two AXIOLE units is possible (HW version).
・"LDAP Schema Option"
- Bundled with general-purpose LDAP functionality (paid for HW version only).
・"Google Workspace (formerly Google Apps) Integration Option"
- Bundled with ID synchronization functionality between AXIOLE and Google Workspaces (paid).
・"Shibboleth IdP Option"
- Bundled with Shibboleth IdP integration functionality (supports IdP V5) (paid).
- Microsoft 365 integration using SAML is possible.
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) function provided.
- Passkey function (FIDO2 compliant) implemented.
・"Azure Integration Option"
- ID synchronization functionality between AXIOLE and Microsoft Entra ID integration functions (formerly Azure Active Directory).
Bundled and provided (paid).<AXIOLE Feature Overview Diagram>

[Reference 2] Other Main Products from Netspring
・ eFEREC (Endpoint Access Management Device)
eFEREC Product Dedicated Site: https://www.eferec.jp/
・ SmartSignOn for eFEREC (Smartphone App)
SSO4F Dedicated Site: https://www.smartsignon.jp