> >> What is the different between ldap password sync and unix password > >> sync when I'm using nss_ldap? > > The former connects to LDAP directly and uses the > > password extended operation to change the value of userPassword. > ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ > Is it standard mechanish in ldap?
What does "standard" mean? I think the answer it "pretty much". http://nimbus.ocis.temple.edu/ldap/extendop.htm > is it supported by all ldap server? All? Beats me. Most I think. > FYI, I'm using OL 2.1.22 Yes, OpenLDAP has supported this mechanism for a very long time. > > The later is a chat/expect mechanism that can drive virtually any > > password change mechanism (usually PAM I suspect). > > The former method is certainly faster and more reliable. > Update ldap password using what? The LDAP API! > something like ldapmodify? No. > how it can > know which attribute need to be updated? http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc3062.html -- To unsubscribe from this list go to the following URL and read the instructions: http://lists.samba.org/mailman/listinfo/samba
