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@book{citeulike:1067461, abstract = {{While early directory standards (such as X.500) offer some cross-platform functionality, none has the flexibility and widespread appeal of Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), which is fast becoming a standard part of networked computers. In <I>Understanding and Deploying LDAP Directory Services</I>, three experienced engineers share their knowledge of LDAP in theory and practice, effectively defining this fast-emerging technology. If you're planning to work with LDAP in any way--whether as a network manager, a software developer, or an information technology administrator--you need to read and pay attention to this book. It's the last word on LDAP as it stands today.<p> Since directory services aren't widely understood, this book begins by defining them and explaining what they can do for an organization. The guide then gets into the specifics of how LDAP organizes directories and handles queries. The authors go to great lengths to talk about what information to put in directories, how to validate and maintain it, and how to manage access to it. There's also lots of material on initiating LDAP services and on troubleshooting.<p> The aft part of this book holds special appeal for software developers, since it talks extensively about how to implement LDAP in both new and existing software. Throughout, the authors pay special attention to data redundancy, security, privacy, and the economic issues involved in an LDAP deployment. The book's real-world focus is cemented by case studies (both historical and semifictional). <I>--David Wall</I>} { This comprehensive tutorial provides the reader with a thorough treatment of LDAP directory services. Minimal knowledge of general networking and administration is assumed, making the material accessible to intermediate and advanced readers alike. Designed to meet multiple needs, the first part of the book presents a general overview of the subject matter, and the next three sections cover detailed instructions for design, deployment, and integration of directory services. The text is full of practical implementation advice and real-world deployment examples to help the reader choose the path that makes the most sense for the specific organization. }}, author = {Howes, Timothy A. and Smith, Mark C. and Good, Gordon S. and Howes, Tim}, citeulike-article-id = {1067461}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=citeulike09-20&amp;path=ASIN/0672323168}, citeulike-linkout-1 = {http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=citeulike01-21&amp;path=ASIN/0672323168}, citeulike-linkout-2 = {http://www.amazon.fr/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=citeulike06-21&amp;path=ASIN/0672323168}, citeulike-linkout-3 = {http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0672323168/citeulike00-21}, citeulike-linkout-4 = {http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=citeulike07-20&path=ASIN/0672323168}, citeulike-linkout-5 = {http://www.worldcat.org/isbn/0672323168}, citeulike-linkout-6 = {http://books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN0672323168}, citeulike-linkout-7 = {http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?keywords=0672323168&index=books&linkCode=qs}, citeulike-linkout-8 = {http://www.librarything.com/isbn/0672323168}, comment = {must have for anyone working with LDAP directory services or active directory.}, day = {02}, howpublished = {Hardcover}, isbn = {0672323168}, keywords = {active, directory, ldap, nix, reference}, month = {May}, posted-at = {2007-01-25 20:02:50}, priority = {0}, publisher = {{Addison-Wesley Professional}}, title = {Understanding and Deploying LDAP Directory Services (2nd Edition)}, url = {http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=citeulike07-20&path=ASIN/0672323168}, year = {2003} }

TY - BOOK ID - citeulike:1067461 L3 - citeulike-article-id:1067461 N2 - {While early directory standards (such as X.500) offer some cross-platform functionality, none has the flexibility and widespread appeal of Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), which is fast becoming a standard part of networked computers. In <I>Understanding and Deploying LDAP Directory Services</I>, three experienced engineers share their knowledge of LDAP in theory and practice, effectively defining this fast-emerging technology. If you're planning to work with LDAP in any way--whether as a network manager, a software developer, or an information technology administrator--you need to read and pay attention to this book. It's the last word on LDAP as it stands today.<p> Since directory services aren't widely understood, this book begins by defining them and explaining what they can do for an organization. The guide then gets into the specifics of how LDAP organizes directories and handles queries. The authors go to great lengths to talk about what information to put in directories, how to validate and maintain it, and how to manage access to it. There's also lots of material on initiating LDAP services and on troubleshooting.<p> The aft part of this book holds special appeal for software developers, since it talks extensively about how to implement LDAP in both new and existing software. Throughout, the authors pay special attention to data redundancy, security, privacy, and the economic issues involved in an LDAP deployment. The book's real-world focus is cemented by case studies (both historical and semifictional). <I>--David Wall</I>} { This comprehensive tutorial provides the reader with a thorough treatment of LDAP directory services. Minimal knowledge of general networking and administration is assumed, making the material accessible to intermediate and advanced readers alike. Designed to meet multiple needs, the first part of the book presents a general overview of the subject matter, and the next three sections cover detailed instructions for design, deployment, and integration of directory services. The text is full of practical implementation advice and real-world deployment examples to help the reader choose the path that makes the most sense for the specific organization. } SN - 0672323168 TI - Understanding and Deploying LDAP Directory Services (2nd Edition) PB - {Addison-Wesley Professional} KW - active KW - directory KW - ldap KW - nix KW - reference N1 - must have for anyone working with LDAP directory services or active directory. AU - Howes, Timothy AU - Smith, Mark AU - Good, Gordon AU - Howes, Tim PY - 2003/05/02/ UR - http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=citeulike09-20&amp;path=ASIN/0672323168 ER -