Michael Mansour wrote:
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.
It's a complex topic, so much depends on the scope of your environment &
if the LDAP system with be a central authentication server or just a
backend for an email directory. The IPA/SSO/DS market
(LDAP+Kerberos+SASL/GSS Authentication) is the final frontier for
Enterprise SysAdmin. Also, there are many commercial choices that may
simplify the install & config process, if you have a budget. Although I
have little experience with implementing them, here are some links to
things that you may want to evaluate. -HTH [EMAIL PROTECTED]
phpLDAPadmin (PLA) - LDAP browser to manager your LDAP server -
SourceForge.net
http://phpldapadmin.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
LAM - LDAP Account Manager - SourceForge.net
http://sourceforge.net/forum/forum.php?forum_id=877434
Webmin - LDAP Modules
http://www.webmin.com/standard.html
LDAP Users Admin - Webmin LDAP User Admin tool - SourceForge.net
http://sourceforge.net/projects/ldap-users/
Yet Another LDAP Administrator
http://sourceforge.net/projects/yala/
CentOS Directory Server On CentOS 5.2 - howtoforge.com
http://www.howtoforge.com/centos-directory-server-on-centos5.2
How To Build Red Hat Enterprise IPA RPMs For CentOS 5 - howtoforge.com
http://www.howtoforge.com/how-to-build-rhel-ipa-rpms-for-centos-5
SASL GSSAPI Kerberos Design - Fedora Directory Server
http://directory.fedoraproject.org/wiki/Features
http://directory.fedoraproject.org/wiki/SASL_GSSAPI_Kerberos_Design
Free IPA - Main Page - freeipa.org
http://www.freeipa.org/page/Main_Page
Likewise - OSS that Authenticates Linux, Unix, and Mac systems with
Microsoft Active Directory
http://www.likewisesoftware.com/products/likewise_open/
Penrose is a java-based virtual directory server - Safehaus
http://docs.safehaus.org/display/PENROSE/Home
OpenDS Wiki - About
https://www.opends.org/wiki/page/About
OpenSSO - the opensource version of Sun's Access Manager
https://opensso.dev.java.net/public/use/index.html
Zimbra - Open Source email server software and shared calendar for Linux
and the Mac
http://www.zimbra.com/
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