Hi Matt, On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 8:00 AM, Matt Doran <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi Alex, > > That's interesting to know! I'm definitely interested in being able to > implement a very lightweight directory server based on my own data. I > have a fairly immediate need to implement something over the next few weeks > so I do need to choose a short term solution. I haven't had time to do > in-depth analysis of my options (currently ApacheDS, OpenDS, and Penrose). > I was currently leaning towards OpenDS because of it's license (allowing > us to embed in a commercial product), and it has less JAR dependencies (to > cause less conflict with the product that will be embedding it). > > I'd almost ruled out Penrose because of it's GPL license which would have > stopped us from embedded it within our product. And now it's not clear who > to ask for a commercial license. Is there someone who now can grant this > type of permission/license for commercial use? > > Have no clue on this. > Do you have a recommendation of which product would be the best to based an > embedded LDAP server on. All we are really looking for is: > > Why ApacheDS of course :-D. There are several reasons why. First I would worry about OpenDS and it's future because of the Oracle acquisition. Their decision to use SUN DS instead of OpenDS perplexes me. Then the OpenSSO fiasco is another reason to avoid anything Oracle has for embedding if you want to embed freely. The dependency issues are neglegible and we can help you work around them or finde some solution to accomodate. ApacheDS is here to stay because it's backed by trusted "organic" open source without the steroids pumped :-) into sponsored communities. Regards, Alex > > > > Alex Karasulu wrote: > >> BTW Matt, Penrose was originally based on Apache Directory Server and >> Shared >> Libraries. It started with you're use case exactly. I know because I am >> the >> original founder of safehaus.org. We eventually will have a VD solution >> available at some point since this is in demand. If you're interested in >> being involved with such an effort please let us know. >> >> Since I was involved with the original penrose incarnations and the >> thoughts >> that went into it's design at the time I might be able to help you in >> terms >> of what not to do ;). >> >> Cheers, >> Alex >> >> On Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 3:24 PM, Matt Doran <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> >> >>> Hi Alex, >>> >>> >>> On 24/03/2010 11:20 PM, Aleksandar Vidakovic wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>> Hi Matt, >>>> >>>> You might want to have a look at project Penrose on safehaus.org. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> In doing some research on embedded LDAP servers, that name did come up as >>> a >>> simpler approach than Apache DS for a simple embedded solution. I >>> looked >>> at their web site to check licenses (I need to use is in a commercial >>> product). They said a commercial license is available (see here < >>> http://docs.safehaus.org/display/PENROSE/Licenses>).... but then the >>> contact link has an empty contact page (see here < >>> http://penrose.safehaus.org/contact.html>). And the support link >>> points >>> to a company Identyx which just takes you to a redhat page. Confusing!? >>> >>> Is this project still active? Anyone know who to contact for info on >>> their commercial license? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Matt >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> > -- Alex Karasulu My Blog :: http://www.jroller.com/akarasulu/ Apache Directory Server :: http://directory.apache.org Apache MINA :: http://mina.apache.org To set up a meeting with me: http://tungle.me/AlexKarasulu
