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ApacheDS vs OpenLDAP

A side-by-side look at ApacheDS and OpenLDAP. 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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OpenLDAP

OpenLDAP

Network & Admin

OpenLDAP is an open source implementation of the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). It allows users to access and maintain distributed directory information over a network. Often used as a central authentication repository for Linux/UNIX networks.

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