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ApacheDS vs Samba

A side-by-side look at ApacheDS and Samba. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

ApacheDS

ApacheDS

Network & Admin

ApacheDS is an open source LDAP server written in Java that supports directory services and is extensible through plugins. It can be embedded in applications or run as a standalone service.

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Samba

Samba

Network & Admin

Samba is an open-source software suite that provides file and print services to SMB/CIFS clients. It allows Linux/Unix servers to interoperate with Windows networks, acting as a file and print server for Microsoft Windows clients.

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