NDK: Novell eDirectory Technical Overview

Novell® eDirectory™ is a highly scalable, secure directory service. This book provides an overview of Novell eDirectory and its architecture and services. It is divided into the following sections:

Audience

This guide is intended for the developers to understand the Novell’s LDAP server and eDirectory.

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Documentation Updates

For the most recent version of this guide, see eDirectory Libraries for C.

Additional Information

For information about other eDirectory interfaces, see the following guides:

For help with eDirectory problems or questions, visit the eDirectory Libraries for C Developer Support Forum.

For product information about eDirectory, see the eDirectory Documentation Site.

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