15.3 LDAP (eDirectory)

This section contains information about LDAP support in OES.

15.3.1 Overview of eDirectory LDAP Services

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Services for Novell eDirectory is a server application that lets LDAP clients access information stored in eDirectory.

Most OES 2 services leverage the LDAP server for eDirectory for authentication, as illustrated in the service overviews in this guide.

15.3.2 Planning eDirectory LDAP Services

LDAP for eDirectory provides LDAP authentication for the objects stored in eDirectory. As you plan your eDirectory tree, be sure you understand the information in Understanding LDAP Services for Novell eDirectory in the Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP7 Administration Guide.

15.3.3 Migration of eDirectory LDAP Services

If you have users in an OpenLDAP database and you want to migrate them to eDirectory, you can use the Novell Import Conversion Export (ICE) utility. For more information, see Novell eDirectory Management Utilities in the Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP7 Administration Guide.

15.3.4 eDirectory LDAP Implementation Suggestions

For help with setting up and using LDAP for eDirectory, refer to Configuring LDAP Services for Novell eDirectory in the Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP7 Administration Guide.