LDAP
LDAP: A standards-based protocol for directory services and authentication
About LDAP
LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is a mature, flexible, and widely supported protocol for interacting with directory servers. It is commonly used for authentication and storing user, group, and application data, but its general-purpose nature makes it suitable for various applications. This resource provides comprehensive guides, reference materials, and tools to help you implement LDAP in your environment.
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LDAP, the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol, is a standards-based mechanism for interacting with directory servers. It is often used for authentication and storing information about users, groups, and applications, but it can also serve as a general-purpose data store for various applications.
The standard TCP ports for LDAP are 389 for unencrypted communication and 636 for LDAP over a TLS-encrypted channel. However, LDAP servers may also listen on alternate ports.
You can find official specifications and other in-depth technical materials in the LDAP Reference Materials section of the website.
The Learn About LDAP section provides basic information about directory services and the LDAP protocol, including pages on basic LDAP concepts, glossary of LDAP terms, understanding LDAP schema, LDAP operation types, and more.
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