Lightweight Directory Access Protocols

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is a software protocol primarily used to locate and update information in a directory service. Coursera's LDAP skill catalogue teaches you how to interact with and manage this protocol. You'll learn about the structure and storage of LDAP, including entries, attributes and schema. You'll master techniques on how to use LDAP for handling user authentication, managing distributed directories, and ensuring network security. You'll also understand how to set up your own LDAP server and create, retrieve, modify, and delete entries within the directory, helping you to enhance network management capabilities and boost your IT administration skills.