LDAP as a user store
Directories are designed for fast reading. They are stricter compared to databases when it comes to the data types they can contain. Directories are organized according to a hierarchical structure. Directories can store user details, which can be queried and authenticated against. Directories are also designed to replicate easily. This makes directories the ideal user store.
LDAP is a protocol for accessing a directory over a TCP/IP network. It can be used to store public e-mail addresses, authenticate users, manage digital certificates, and supply information about the nodes or devices on a network. Novell's eDirectory and Microsoft Active Directory both contain an LDAP server component. An alternative to this is the open ...
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