Course : Unix/Linux Open LDAP Directory Service

Practical course - 3d - 21h00 - Ref. LDX
Price : 2110 CHF E.T.

Unix/Linux Open LDAP Directory Service






INTER
IN-HOUSE
CUSTOM

Practical course in person or remote class
Available in English on request

Ref. LDX
  3d - 21h00
2110 CHF E.T.







Course schedule

1
Introduction

  • What is a name directory ?
  • Distributed directory principle.
  • Directory Framework.
  • LDAP Standards : OSI, X500.
  • OpenLDAP Directories.
Hands-on work
Installing LDAP on a Linux System. Configuration files and customization.

2
LDAP Framework and setup

  • LDAP models.
  • Managing data and model.
  • Managing LDAP Scheme.
  • Naming and designing your LDAP service.
  • LDAP access.
  • Distribution model.
Hands-on work
Designing an LDAP directory. Extending the LDAP scheme. Using authentication. Making LDAP requests. Using fetch requests. Setting up SLURP. Using referrals to other name services.

3
Name directory security strategy

  • Authentication.
  • LDAP and secure LDAP.
  • Security protocols and communications.
  • Integrating security frameworks in LDAP (RSA, DES, etc.).
Hands-on work
Integrating SSL module in OpenLDAP. Securing data access. User authentication.

4
Developing applications using LDAP

  • LDAP Development interfaces.
  • Using directory features in scripts.
  • Web access : LDAP access URL.
  • Interface between LDAP and JAVA.
Hands-on work
Programming OpenLDAP Access. C APIs for LDAP. Windows client accessing an OpenLDAP server on a Unix system.

5
Conclusion

  • Other directory products on Unix/Linux : Netscape, Netware Directory Service, Sun/Oracle Solutions.
  • Tools to help building directories. Meta-directories.
  • Designing an Enterprise Directory solution.


Customer reviews
4,4 / 5
Customer reviews are based on end-of-course evaluations. The score is calculated from all evaluations within the past year. Only reviews with a textual comment are displayed.
JEAN-BERNARD W.
03/12/25
5 / 5

Thomas is very pleasant, patient and takes the time to come back to the issues that are causing problems. You can feel his 'real world' experience.
JULIEN B.
03/12/25
4 / 5

I think the duration of the course is short for the subject. The subject is interesting but very dense.



Publication date : 03/15/2024


Dates and locations

Last places available
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Guaranteed session
From 8 to 10 June 2026
FR
Remote class
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From 8 to 10 June 2026
EN
Remote class
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From 23 to 25 September 2026
FR
Remote class
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From 23 to 25 September 2026
EN
Remote class
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From 30 November to 2 December 2026
FR
Remote class
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From 30 November to 2 December 2026
EN
Remote class
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REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 8 June, 8 June, 23 Sep., 23 Sep., 30 Nov., 30 Nov.