What is LDAP used for?

LDAP:
LDAP is reffered as "Lightweight Directory Access Protocol" which is an internet protocol that email and other programs use to look up information from a server.In other word LDAP is a set of open protocol used to access centrally stored information over the network..

USES:
LDAP is used simply as a virtual phone directory, allowing users to easily access contact information for other users.

For Example
Rather than managing user lists for each group within an organization, you can use LDAP as a central directory accessible from anywhere on the network.

Because LDAP supports Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS),

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