Ever wondered what makes directory services tick? In this episode of "Identity and Access Management Crashcasts," Sheila and Victor break down the essentials of LDAP, the backbone of modern authentication and authorization systems.

In this episode, we explore:

• The origins and fundamental components of LDAP, from its creation as a more efficient alternative to X.500 to its tree-like Directory Information Tree structure.
• Core LDAP operations including Create, Read, Update, and Delete, and how LDAP is implemented in systems like Microsoft’s Active Directory and OpenLDAP.
• Best practices for securing and managing LDAP, ensuring your directory services remain robust and effective.

Don't miss out on this crash course in LDAP — tune in for practical insights and tips!

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• Muaaz Saleem