Openldap

Figure 783. Why LDAP? Slide presentation
  • Standardized protocol like HTTP, SMB and others.

  • Glue connecting an organization's applications and services.

    • Backend data for authentication / SSO, PKI, network FS etc.

    • Meta data repository for users, organisational units, network nodes.


Figure 784. LDAP introduction Slide presentation
  • Read the introductory slides at LDAP as well.