Internet Directories

Synopsis

This practical guide covers each leading Internet directory services technology, their benefits, and what it takes to directory-enable your applications with them. Review each leading alternative for Internet-based directory services, including Domain Name Services (DNS), Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), X.500, and Whois. Consider the Internet protocol stack from the directory perspective, understanding key interrelationships and interdepencies that directly impact the way you directory-enable your applications. Compare the leading directory programming interfaces, including Microsoft's MAPI messaging API; X/Open Directory Services API; and the University of Michigan API. Review each leading category of directory-enabled applications, and make better decisions about which to implement -- now, and in the future. For all system administrators, Web professionals, and others developing directory-enabled applications. Part of the