Ability to describe directory services in general.
Ability to list features of Netscape's Directory Server version 4.
Ability to determine appropriate and inappropriate uses for the Directory Server. |
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Module 2: Overview
The material in this module assumes little or no prior exposure to
directory services. This is useful reference material for people
who want to learn more about Netscape's Directory Server, particularly
Sales & Marketing folks.
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Historical Background
LDAP is a simplified version of a more complicated directory service called X.500.
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2.3
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Appropriate Uses
Directory services can do wonderful things when applied to the proper
types of problems.
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2.4
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Inappropriate Uses
Directory services shouldn't be thought of as a general-purpose replacement for databases.
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2.9
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Overview Quiz
Test your knowledge before going on to the Preinstallation module.
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