Modern application of LDAP directory server

be based on Linux Of LDAP Directory server is still an important tool for development and operation . But most of these servers are local servers , It seems to be out of tune with the current cloud environment . Fortunately, , A new generation of cloud based LDAP-as-a-service Platforms have emerged , It meets the needs of administrators to manage resources in the cloud , And there's no need to install 、 Configure and manage local Linux LDAP Directory server .

1. LDAP History of the directory server

Lightweight directory access protocol （LDAP） yes 90 The authentication protocol introduced in the early s , Because of its high availability and good performance, it soon became the preferred protocol . Shortly thereafter ,OpenLDAP As open source LDAP Directory server launches . And in the Windows System leading IT In the context of the environment , Many administrators still insist on choosing Linux LDAP Directory server to use OpenLDAP Or others LDAP platform .OpenLDAP be based on Linux System , Whereas Linux Better performance , It has a deep-rooted position in the development, operation and maintenance community , stay Windows Environment based on Linux Of LDAP A directory server is also necessary .

2. In the future Linux LDAP Directory server

Since entering the era of Cloud Computing , New solutions emerge one after another , Some representative ones include Amazon AWS The platform and GitHub etc. SaaS Tools . And with the Docker、Kubernetes、OpenVPN And so on ,LDAP Still the preferred protocol for authentication services . It's just , The administrator must manage based on Linux Of LDAP Local server , You can't pay as you go with other cloud infrastructures .
 
To address this issue , The market has launched a modern “LDAP Namely service ” Products are used for directory services . This cloud based LDAP Solutions enable enterprises to IT Resources are directly directed to third-party management based on Linux Of LDAP Multi tenant ECs , Pay as you go , And it has high availability 、 High security and scalability .

3. Cloud based LDAP platform

With cloud based LDAP Service products , Enterprise administrators can use the LDAP Connect the end user to the desired IT resources . stay LDAP In the mode of service , The administrator can add LDAP The management burden of the local server is transferred to the manufacturer . In addition, the platform can also be combined to Windows、Mac or Linux System access , Cross network 、 file 、 Server and application access , Not limited by the user's location .

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