Microsoft created the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) to help identify and manage shareable resources worldwide. Both Active Directory and the OS X Open Directory use LDAP.
In a 3- to 4-page report, explain the structure of LDAP and how system administrators apply it within organizations.
What are its major strengths and weaknesses? Consider a company like PPI, which has several offices, subsidiaries, and vendors around the world.
Outline LDAP policies that would allow effective sharing without compromising security.