{"id":6202,"date":"2020-08-03T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-03T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jumpcloud.com\/blog\/?p=6202"},"modified":"2024-11-08T16:59:42","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T21:59:42","slug":"apache-directory-server-vs-openldap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/blog\/apache-directory-server-vs-openldap","title":{"rendered":"Apache Directory Server vs. OpenLDAP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As you consider how to implement LDAP in your organization, you have two options in Apache Directory Server and OpenLDAP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OpenLDAP has been the most popular LDAP implementation for a number of years, but Apache Directory Server is another popular solution. ApacheDS supports functionality beyond LDAP, as well as a set of integrated management tools. However, both services require on-premises infrastructure and technical management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you assess, it\u2019s worthwhile to look at your critical requirements \u2014 including what you hope to achieve with the LDAP database and schema. Here, we\u2019ll give you a checklist to use to assess your options, as well as explore new cloud-based alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assessing Your LDAP Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Flexibility & Expertise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Consider the level of experience and expertise your team has before implementing either open-source LDAP<\/a> solution. In particular, OpenLDAP is more command-line oriented. This means you have more flexibility in what you can do, but with that flexibility comes the requirement that you have more knowledge and experience with the platform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Management Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Apache Directory Server comes with Apache Directory Studio, a collection of server management tools for LDAP and for ApacheDS. These tools include an LDAP browser, LDIF editor, and schema editor. They\u2019re meant to reduce the burden on IT teams managing the LDAP platform. As for OpenLDAP, you can use third-party management tools in conjunction with it, but it\u2019s primarily driven via the command line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stored Procedures, Triggers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With Apache Directory Server, you have the ability to run stored procedures and triggers in the LDAP database. This gives you more control over the database and maintenance and management tasks than you would have in an OpenLDAP implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performance <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Each LDAP platform can perform well, but it\u2019s best to load your dataset and run identical tests across each platform to see which one performs better. Third-party data shows each directory server performing well, but it will depend on your specific dataset, what you\u2019re doing with the identity provider, and the load you are placing on the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Workload<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Instead of implementing an on-premises LDAP server, you can also consider offloading the work of running and managing it to a cloud-hosted LDAP<\/a> service. That way, you eliminate the setup and management labor needed but still ensure secure authentication for resources that require a backing LDAP directory, such as legacy applications, Samba file servers, and NAS appliances.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cloud-Hosted Alternative to Apache Directory or OpenLDAP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

JumpCloud is a cloud directory service that connects users to the IT resources they need, regardless of protocol, provider, platform, or location. You federate core user identities to workstations, applications, networks, and other IT resources \u2014 and a key part of this is the Cloud LDAP<\/a> functionality. JumpCloud has a globally distributed network of load-balanced LDAP servers, so you simply point your LDAP-based applications and resources at JumpCloud\u2019s LDAP endpoint for authentication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond LDAP, JumpCloud features cloud-based RADIUS, SAML, and other critical IT protocols, as well as directory integrations to synchronize identities with Active Directory, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365. Using JumpCloud, you can manage user identities and devices \u2014 macOS, Windows, and Linux \u2014 from the cloud without adding on-prem infrastructure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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OpenLDAP and Apache Directory Server are both popular solutions \u2014 but another alternative is cloud-hosted LDAP. Try JumpCloud free today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":47059,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"collection":[2779],"platform":[],"funnel_stage":[3015],"coauthors":[2516],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nApache Directory Server vs. OpenLDAP - JumpCloud<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"OpenLDAP and Apache Directory Server are both popular solutions \u2014 but another alternative is cloud-hosted LDAP. 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