The aim of the LDAP service is to centralize user information for access by different network services e.g. Domain Controllers, Email Severs, Web Servers and other complient services.
It works like a centralised directory service allowing both servers and users to lookup and search user details. LDAP Servers require very low system resources and can be synchronized with other LDAP Servers to offer very high levels of reliability.
LDAP stands for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol. A language based on the X.500 directory standard that allows clients and servers to communicate. The LDAP server allows access to the hierarchical structure of an active directory.
