Setting up a Lightweight Directory Acess Protocol

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 Lightweight Directory Acess Protocol

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is an open, vendor-neutral protocol used for accessing and managing directory information over a network. It is commonly used for authentication and directory services, such as managing user credentials, organizational structures, and access permissions.

Key Features of LDAP

• Hierarchical Structure: Organizes data in a tree-like format (Distinguished Names, or DNs).
• Scalability: Supports large datasets and high query volumes.
• Authentication and Authorization: Often used for user authentication in organizations.
• Interoperability: Works with various systems, including Windows Active Directory, OpenLDAP, and more.

Common LDAP Terms

• DN (Distinguished Name): Unique identifier for directory entries.
• CN (Common Name): Represents objects like users or groups.
• OU (Organizational Unit): Groups objects logically.
• DC (Domain Component): Represents domain names.

Example of LDAP Structure

DN: cn=twtech ,ou=Users,dc=twtech671,dc=com
cn: twtech
sn: devsecops
uid: pat
mail: twtech671@gmail.com

LDAP vs. Active Directory

• LDAP is a protocol.
• Active Directory (AD) is a directory service that uses LDAP for authentication.