Open
LDAP is an undisputed ruler in the arena of open
source directory services. In fact, several organisations have been
using Open-LDAP based on LDAP SERVER protocol for the last
two decades now.
Open-LDAP
has gone mainstream with the continuously increasing number
of Linux devices at play, every year. However, with
Open-LDAP, there are also a growing number of challenges that you
need to take into consideration.
Open-LDAP
was developed in a period during which all the software were
installed on-premises. The concept of cloud computing was
way far from the realms of understanding. Today, things are
starkly opposite where the cloud technology is in widespread
use, and it is our future too. The use of Open-LDAP in the cloud is
generating a series of challenges for IT companies. Cloud networking,
diverse system frameworks and strict criteria for device adherence to
the laid requirements tend to put a lot of pressure on Open-LDAP
and make it work in ways it hasn't been built for. Before taking the
leap with Open-LDAP, here are a few obstacles to consider:
Installation
& Configuration
As
many open source users are already aware of, the setup and
configuration of open-source applications can be an arduous
task. These are usually built and handled well by the individuals
having a hardcore technical background.
Most
IT administrators simply prefer to be Open-LDAP consumers
instead of the contributors— not surprisingly, the lack of a
skilled workforce poses as the biggest challenge in the proper
installation & configuration of LDAP
SERVER which can be overcome by
engaging support services that host LDAP for companies.
Connecting
LDAP to the media
Linux
devices are easiest to connect with LDAP; However, the same doesn't
hold true for the other platforms. For instance, a mac OS based
machine takes as much as 25 steps just to get linked with LDAP. The
best way around to address this is to use a host LDAP module to link
all resources back to the main directory using agents.
Connecting
web applications
Most
of the web-based apps do not speak LDAP but communicate and
verify via Security Assertion Mark-up Language (SAML) instead. No
wonder, connecting these applications with open-LDAP becomes a
challenge. To address this, you can utilise a core, cloud-based
directory service to link with the SSO solutions or directly with Web
applications.
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