Hi, Michael. As a NIS/flatfiles caveman, I have almost zero direct
experience with this and should probably not open my mouth. But I have
been intrigued by IPA (http://freeipa.org/
http://www.redhat.com/enterprise_ipa/). It integrates FDS/RHDS with
kerberos, and I believe one of the project goals is to provide as much
self-service functionality as possible.
Before IPA hit my radar screen, I was very keen to try FDS. It seems very
compelling relative to openldap; it even includes what seems to be a
for-real, non-afterthought bidirectional active directory sync capability.
I was planning to use FDS to modernize and hopefully consolidate my
trainwreck of NIS, AD and flatfiles, but will now likely try it via its
IPA packaging rather than standalone.
-Jan
On Wed, 3 Dec 2008, Michael Mansour wrote:
Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:13:14 +1100
From: Michael Mansour <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Scientific Linux Users <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Create LDAP account from Web form
Hi,
This area is quite new to me so I thought I'd ask this general question.
I have a requirement where I need to setup an LDAP server and then have a web
form available where people can fill out their details (name, address, etc)
and have that web form effectively create an account on the LDAP server.
In terms of the LDAP facility, I have previously installed and run OpenLDAP a
few times over the times, but never in production (just to learn it). But I'm
after some recommendations noting the requirement above.
* Should I use OpenLDAP for this?
* Should I use Fedora Directory Server for this?
* Should I use something else for LDAP directory services?
In terms of the Web form, is there anyone that knows what I can use here? like
a current project or current piece of software (non-commercial) that does this?
Thanks for any tips, recommendations and advice.
Michael.
