[NTLUG:Discuss] LDAP and Authentication

[Chris Cox]

chris.gamble at CPBINC.com wrote:

> As I have seen a few posts regarding topics for the june meeting, I figured
> I might throw my hand in to start an idea topic. 
> 
> I have been looking for really really good information about using LDAP as a
> central network repositiory (ie for DNS, DHCP, logins etc). However, my
> search has been mostly an excercise in frustration. I for one would enjoy a
> presentation (or just maybe some good links via email) on this topic. 


I know I am stating the obvious:

http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/LDAP-Implementation-HOWTO/index.html

(Note: I've heard that OpenLDAP is a "finicky" install??... I
have not done a Linux LDAP install yet.)

For those who did not think that to be "obvious"... you may want
to venture to the Linux Documentation Project and explore its
resources:

http://www.tldp.org
or if that's not too intuitive (and it's not IMHO)
http://www.linuxdoc.org