Computer User Account Synchronization using LDAP Protocol

Computer User Account Synchronization Using LDAP

This presentation discusses the LDAP Protocol and its use as a central user account repository suitable for sign-on networks. It goes over the reasoning behind single sign-on, other possible solutions, introduces the LDAP protocol and OpenLDAP project and finally goes into the specifics of synchronizing OpenLDAP accounts with external accounts.

The problem
The Solution the single-authentication problem
The LDAP Protocol
OpenLDAP Project
Account sychronization approach
Conclusion