Hi, This tutorial should get you started: http://directory.apache.org/apacheds/1.5/61-how-to-write-a-simple-custom-partition-for-apacheds.html
Regards, Pierre-Arnaud On 24 mars 2010, at 12:19, Matt Doran wrote: > Hi there, > > I'm new to Apache DS, but I've recently used your Directory Studio and > thought it was amazing. Well done! > > I've got a pretty in depth developer type question, so if this is something > better asked on another list, please let me know. > > I'm a developer, and I've got to emulate some basic functionality of an LDAP > server (e.g. user authentication and some very limited/basic searching), but > instead of using a traditional LDAP data store, provide the backend data > myself. In reality the backend data will be partially constructed from an > existing RDBMS user database, and a mix of other more dynamic elements (like > delegating some elements of authentication to another source - e.g. another > LDAP server or AD). > > Does Apache DS have an architecture that might allow me to take the network > facing / protocol handling layer and plugin my own implementation for a basic > data store? If so, does anyone have any tips/example/etc for me to get > started? I had a look at the documents and the project seems to be made up > of many submodules/projects. So I'm hopeful my idea is achievable .... but > would like your tips on where to begin. > > Thanks in advance, > Matt
