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sleipnir214
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LDAP is a directory service specification, not a database application.
But I recommend you take a look at OpenLDAP:
Want the best answers? Ask the best questions: TANSTAAFL!!
But I recommend you take a look at OpenLDAP:
Want the best answers? Ask the best questions: TANSTAAFL!!
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purpose is to implement Linux + ldap for identify management purpose instead of using /etc/password and /etc/shadow files.
When ever user login the linux server, first it goes to ldap server and authenticate the user credentials. Then user access the system as usual. Just want to know is it possible to implement the same in linux environment.
When ever user login the linux server, first it goes to ldap server and authenticate the user credentials. Then user access the system as usual. Just want to know is it possible to implement the same in linux environment.
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