Cloud LDAP on Ubuntu 24.04

Cloud LDAP is a directory and authentication service that provides centralized user, group, and access management for applications, servers, and cloud services. It enables organizations to securely store and manage identity information while supporting authentication and authorization across distributed environments.

Features of Cloud LDAP:

• Centralized user and group management using LDAP standards.
• Secure authentication and authorization for applications and services.
• Supports integration with Linux systems, cloud platforms, and enterprise applications.
• Scalable and suitable for both on-premise and cloud deployments.
• Supports LDAP and LDAPS (TLS-encrypted communication).
• CLI-based management using standard LDAP tools.
• Commonly implemented using OpenLDAP or FreeIPA.

Cloud LDAP Usage Instructions:

$ sudo apt update
$ sudo apt install slapd ldap-utils
$ sudo dpkg-reconfigure slapd
$ ldapsearch -x
  

Disclaimer: Cloud LDAP implementations such as OpenLDAP are open-source directory services provided under their respective licenses. Proper security configuration, access control, and TLS encryption are recommended for production use.