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Old 05-26-2012, 09:17 AM   #1
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what exactly LDAP server is used for


hi all,

i googled to know what LDAP server is for and what all it does. But i didnt understand exactly. can anyone tel me what is it ???

thank you.
 
Old 05-26-2012, 09:37 AM   #2
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An "LDAP server" provides a directory service (which observes LDAP protocol). As examples: an LDAP server may be used to look up email addresses and phone numbers for organization staff; and/or, an LDAP server may be used to authenticate web application users.

Read here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightwe...ccess_Protocol
 
Old 05-26-2012, 02:19 PM   #3
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hi anomie,

thank you for your info & the link.
 
  


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