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Benchmarking M-Vault: Isode M-Vault Vs. OpenLDAP

This white paper describes LDAP Lightweight Directory Access Protocol performance benchmark tests of Isode's M-Vault directory server, and gives comparison benchmarks with OpenLDAP. Tests were performed using the independent DirectoryMark tests, on a small Linux server, with database sizes from 100,000 to 1,000,000 entries. The first part of this paper...

Tags: isode m-vault, benchmarking, openldap, isode, directory services, ldap, enterprise software, software

White papers 2007-01-01

Tomcat and OpenLDAP, From Configuration to Application

Almost all Java web applications require some type of secured access, and this is usually addressed via a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol LDAP directory. As a developer, it is advantageous to have a local OpenLDAP directory and web container to enhance productivity. Configuring Tomcat to connect to an OpenLDAP directory...

Tags: openldap, apache tomcat, directory services, open source, enterprise software, software

White papers 2005-05-31

OpenLDAP SSL/TLS How-To

OpenLDAP has the ability to enable SSLv3 capabilities. Similar to SSL is Transport Layer Security (TLSv1). While SSL operates on a secure connection (ldaps://:636) and is a Netscape-defined protocol, TLS offers the same encryption on regular LDAP connections (ldap://:389) and is an industry standard (RFC 2830). Both types of secure...

Tags: tls, openldap, ssl, ssl/tls, authentication/encryption, network security, directory services, security, networking, enterprise software, software

White papers 2003-06-05

Comparative Performance: Isode M-Vault Vs. OpenLDAP

This white paper describes LDAP Lightweight Directory Access Protocol performance benchmark tests of Isode's M-Vault directory server, and gives comparison benchmarks with OpenLDAP. Tests were performed using the independent DirectoryMark tests, on a small Linux server, with database sizes from 100,000 to 1,000,000 entries. The first part of this paper...

Tags: isode m-vault, performance, openldap, isode, directory services, ldap, enterprise software, software

White papers

Using OpenLDAP

It is often convenient to share system information among workstations. For example, users like to be able to log in to multiple machines with the same password; this requires that the machines share the data conventionally stored in /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow. NIS used to be a common answer to this...

Tags: openldap, directory services, ldap, enterprise software, software

White papers

Additional Resources

Apple finally ships DNS flaw fix, patches 16 other Mac OS X holes

[ UPDATE: nCircle Andrew Storms reports that the DNS client on the OSX 10.4.11 distribution still has not been patched.  ] Apple has shipped a Mac OS X security update with patches for at least 17 documented vulnerabilities, including a fix for the serious DNS...

Tags: apple macintosh, dns, patch management, apple inc., issue, arbitrary code execution, flaw, application termination, apple mac os x, apple mac os, domain names, operating systems, software, internet, ryan naraine

Blog posts 2008-07-31

Ldap Admin Tool (msi)

LDAP Admin Tool is the premier GUI administration tool for Ldap management, control and development. LDAP Admin Tool allows you to access OpenLDAP, Netscape/iPlanet, Novell eDirectory, Oracle Internet Directory, IBM Tivoli Directory, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Active Directory or any other LDAP v2 or LDAPv3 directory server. LDAP Admin Tool provides...

Tags: administrator, tool, ldapsoft, ldap admin tool, ldap, directory services, enterprise software, software

Software downloads 2008-05-14

Ldap Browser (msi)

LDAP Browser is the premier GUI browser for directory browsing. LDAP Browser allows you to access OpenLDAP, Netscape/iPlanet, Novell eDirectory, Oracle Directory, IBM Tivoli Directory, Microsoft Active Directory or any v2/v3. LDAP Browser provides you with the ability to perform all the necessary read-only LDAP routines such as viewing entries,...

Tags: ldapsoft, ldap browser, ldap, directory services, enterprise software, software

Software downloads 2008-05-14

EU court crushes Microsoft's antitrust appeal

EU court crushes Microsoft's antitrust appealWhat really matters......is what will exist on computers and what it will cost.Hardware has dropped to less than a tenth of the price paid 20 years ago. Software, on the other hand, is not dropping in price.This situation reminds me of the movie and music...

Tags: tools & techniques, antitrust, hardware, dell computer corp., software, eu court, microsoft corp., real court

Discussion threads 2007-09-17

Jobs does Windows with open source

Jobs does Windows with open sourceYeah, I just caught thatBut still, it would be more correct to say that the browser engine is open sourceand I believe has been for a long time. Dana said Safari itself was open source, which is a subtle, yet very important difference. Having Safari...

Tags: alpha, job, microsoft windows, open source, apple safari, apple inc., apple software, open-sourced components

Discussion threads 2007-06-16

How Open Source Email is Gaining Respectability

Not so long ago, only the residents of Geekdom usually in academia would attempt to architect an entirely open source email system. Architects normally assembled the system from an à la carte menu of email system parts. Hooking the pieces together required an in-depth knowledge of email protocols and mail...

Tags: messaging, email, web 2.0, open source

Blog posts 2007-04-09

Can Dell change the Linux market?

Can Dell change the Linux market?Red Hat/Dell Server Certification.Red Hat and SuSE had since some years ago (I think from 2002) Dell certified Servers.Almost all the Server series where Certified for Red Hat and SuSE but only the enterprise/supported distributions.Dell is not blind to the market requests ...And also there...

Tags: unix, operating systems, open source, desktop, dell computer corp., linux

Discussion threads 2007-02-26

AdmWin (exe)

AdmWin is a toolkit for the Windows, Linux and Novell network administrator. Batch manage SAM, AD, OpenLDAP, NDS, eDirectory, Exchange, Terminal server, IIS, Samba and GroupWise. Modify user accounts, passwords, mailboxes, directories, quotas, webshares and the registry. Transfer accounts, including passwords, between different platforms. Create or manage accounts on many...

Tags: admwin, microsoft windows, operating systems, directory services, software, enterprise software

Software downloads 2007-01-17

Heads I win - tails? not my problem

Heads I win - tails? not my problemLacks AuthenticityAlthough your opinion may be valid, but the article lacks the data (i.e. references, figures, etc.) to make it sound convincing.It still may be worth a consideration, though.Sun Numbers1. Your one junior guru isn't enough to provide sufficient coverage - you need...

Tags: outsourcing, benefits, spam, junior guy, postfix, mta

Discussion threads 2007-01-04

HP Open Source Blueprint: Web Server Based on HP ProLiant and BladeSystem X86_64 Servers and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Update 2

HP Open Source Middleware Stacks include building block applications, such as the Apache Web server and OpenLDAP directory services; paper describing how to integrate individual components of a technology stack; and consulting services to speed the successful implementation of an open source strategy. Additionally, HP Open Source Support Services provide...

Tags: red hat enterprise linux, web server, red hat enterprise linux 4, hewlett-packard co., red hat inc., hp compaq proliant, web servers, open source, middleware, servers, internet, enterprise software, software, hardware

White papers 2006-04-01

LDAPManager (zip)

LDAPManager is an advanced Windows LDAP editor/browser supporting Active Directory, Active Directory in Application Mode ADAM, OpenLDAP, Sun Directory Server and other LDAP v3 compliant servers. LDAP Manager has advanced server-to-server copying and batch attribute editing facilities.

Tags: ldapmanager, ldap manager, ldap, directory services, microsoft windows active directory, enterprise software, software

Software downloads 2006-03-14

WiseGuard: A Distributed SSO Solution That Uses Your Existing Directories

WiseGuard allows very simple and secure deployment of a ready-to-use SSO. This SSO applies to your web or non-web applications without modifying them, whether they reside on Windows, Citrix MetaFrame, Unix, Linux or mainframe servers. Moreover, it works with the users and organizations already defined in your corporate directory, be...

Tags: groupe bull, single sign-on, wiseguard, authentication/encryption, directory services, security, enterprise software, software

White papers 2005-09-19

Red Hat to open-source Netscape Directory

Leading Linux vendor, Red Hat, is expected to open source the Netscape Directory technology it acquired last September on the first day of its summit conference in New Orleans on June 1st. As Microsoft Watch reports, Netscape Directory Services NDS will be renamed Red Hat Directory Server and the...

Tags: directory services, red hat inc., open source, directory server, netscape communications corp.

Blog posts 2005-05-27

AE SLAPD Directory Server (exe)

The new SLAPD is a complete LDAP directory server for all Windows versions that's compliant with OpenLDAP and LDAPv3. Turn any PC into a directory server. It includes command-line clients and utilities, as well as an administrative user interface to manage configuration and record entries. Ideal use is for a...

Tags: server, slapd, ldap, directory services, microsoft outlook, enterprise software, software, microsoft office, office suites

Software downloads 2005-05-06

Some (vague) analyst advice for an OS switch

If you are thinking about switching operating system platforms but are not sure about the best course of action don't count on the analyst community for a clear-cut answer. Sure, where they lack in specifics, they make up for with decision approaches and criteria lists that can factor in things...

Tags: linux, oss

Blog posts 2005-04-01