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Course Outline
OpenLDAP Overview
- Comparison with web and relational databases
- Entry structure and tree structure
- Simple searches and RootDSE
- Attributes syntaxes and object classes
- LDAP operations and LDIF
- Command-line tools and GUI tools (phpLDAPadmin)
Basic Configuration and Maintenance
- Installation from source and packages
- Server structure: front-end, overlays, back-ends
- Static and dynamic configuration
- Monitoring with cn=monitor
- Backup, restore, and backend conversion
- Upgrading OpenLDAP
Authentication and Authorization using LDAP
- Bind methods and password security
- Group representation in LDAP
- Integrating with services (e.g., Apache)
- System user management with NSS and PAM
SSL/TLS
- Certificate hierarchies
- TLS with OpenLDAP: server and client certificates
Access Control
- Basic ACLs, limits, and policy
- Testing ACLs
Distributed Directories
- Replication, chaining, and referrals
- Master-slave and mirror mode configurations
Extending the Schema
- Simple schema design and OIDs
- Schema definition files
- Designing the Directory Information Tree
Working with Existing Applications and Services
- Directory synchronization and transformation tools
- LDAP proxies, firewalls, and entry mapping
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic familiarity with Linux system administration
- Comfort using the command line
- No previous knowledge of LDAP is required
Audience
- System administrators
- Network engineers
- IT professionals responsible for identity and access management
21 Hours
Delivery Options
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Private Group Prices RRP from £5700 online delivery, based on a group of 2 delegates, £1800 per additional delegate (excludes any certification / exam costs). We recommend a maximum group size of 12 for most learning events.
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Testimonials (3)
I liked being able to understand how openldap works.
Luis Alonso - Acuntia SAU VAT: A80644081
Course - OpenLDAP Workshop
The interaction with the trainer was very good and open.
Michael Zurek - AXA Services Belgium SA/NV
Course - OpenLDAP Workshop
I genuinely enjoyed the great information and content.
