OpenLDAP Directory Server

OpenLDAP Directory Server is a powerful, open-source directory service that provides centralized authentication, authorization, and identity management using the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). It enables organizations to securely store, manage, and quickly retrieve user accounts, groups, devices, and access policies across systems and applications without relying on graphical interfaces.

Features of OpenLDAP:

• Centralized user, group, and identity management.
• High-performance directory optimized for fast read operations.
• Strong security with TLS/SSL encryption and granular access control lists (ACLs).
• Supports authentication for Linux, web servers, VPNs, and applications.
• Scalable architecture with replication and high availability support.
• Schema-based design allowing flexible and extensible data models.
• It consist of latest version of Apache ,Php and SQL i.e. 2.4.5 , 8.3.5 ,8.0.4 respectively.

OpenLDAP Directory Server Usage

$ sudo su
$ slapd -VV        # Check OpenLDAP version
$ systemctl status slapd   # Check service status
$ ldapsearch -x -LLL       # Test LDAP connectivity