The LDAP server is a means of providing a single directory source (with a redundant backup optional) for system information look-up and authentication. Using the LDAP server configuration example on this page will enable you to create an LDAP server to support email clients, web authentication, etc.

What is LDAP Linux?

LDAP stands for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol. As the name suggests, it is a lightweight client-server protocol for accessing directory services, specifically X. 500-based directory services. LDAP runs over TCP/IP or other connection oriented transfer services.

What is LDAP and how is it used?

LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is an open and cross platform protocol used for directory services authentication. LDAP provides the communication language that applications use to communicate with other directory services servers.