
LDAP alternatives
LDAP is a very flexible standards-based method that can be used to store and query information about users, groups, devices and provide authentication and authorization services in a networked environment. Some of the key features include Flexibility that helps adapt the tool to meet a wide range of needs, Standardization which is based on industry-standard protocols, making it interoperable with a wide range of software, and ease of use that makes it a simple syntax, and can be accessed using a variety of tools.
LDAP directory can be distributed among many servers. Each server can have a replicated version of the total directory that is synchronized periodically. The server that receives a request from a user takes responsibility for the request, passing it to other DSAs as necessary, but ensuring a single coordinated response for the user.



















































