14.3 LDAP (eDirectory)

14.3.1 Overview of eDirectory LDAP Services

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

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

14.3.2 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 NetIQ eDirectory in the NetIQ eDirectory 8.8 SP8 Administration Guide.

14.3.3 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 NetIQ eDirectory Management Utilities in the NetIQ eDirectory 8.8 SP8 Administration Guide.

14.3.4 eDirectory LDAP Implementation Suggestions

OES service LDAP support requires no additional setup or configuration beyond the OES install.

For help with setting up and using LDAP for eDirectory for other purposes, you can refer to Configuring LDAP Services for NetIQ eDirectory in the NetIQ eDirectory 8.8 SP8 Administration Guide.