Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is the standard for directory information access and is the underlying protocol for a variety of email systems, Web systems, and enterprise applications. LDAP enables central management of users, groups, devices, and other data, thereby simplifying directory management and reducing the total cost of ownership.

Understanding and Deploying LDAP Directory Services, written by the creators of the protocol, is known as the LDAP bible and is the classic text for learning about LDAP and how to utilize it effectively. The Second Edition builds on this success by acting as an exhaustive resource for designing, deploying, and maintaining LDAP directory services. Topics such as implementation pitfalls, establishing and maintaining user access to information, troubleshooting, and real-world scenarios will be thoroughly explored.

Contents

• I. An Introduction to Directory Services And LDAP.
  • Directory Services Overview and History.
  • An Introduction to LDAP.
  • LDAPv3 Extensions.
  • An Overview of Netscape Directory Server.
• II. Designing Your Directory Service.
  • Directory Road Map.
  • Defining Your Directory Needs.
  • Data Design.
  • Schema Design.
  • Namespace Design.
  • Topology Design.
  • Replication Design.
  • Privacy and Security Design.
• III. Deploying Your Directory Service.
  • Evaluating Directory Products.
  • Piloting Your Directory Service.
  • Analyzing and Reducing Costs.
  • Putting Your Directory Service into Production.
• IV. Maintaining Your Directory Service.
  • Backups and Disaster Recovery.
  • Maintaining Data.
  • Monitoring.
  • Troubleshooting.
• V. Leveraging Your Directory Service.
  • Developing New Applications.
  • Directory-Enabling Existing Applications.
  • Directory Coexistence.
• VI. Case Studies.
  • Case Study: Netscape Communications Corporation.
  • Case Study: A Large Multinational Enterprise.
  • Case Study: An Enterprise with an Extranet.