Embeddable LDAPv3 directory server written in Java, part of the Apache Directory project. Includes Kerberos KDC and Change Password Protocol support.
- Full LDAPv3 protocol implementation
- Embedded Kerberos KDC (Key Distribution Center)
- Apache Kerberos Change Password Protocol (kpasswd)
- Extensible through interceptor framework
- Apache Directory Studio integration for management
- Embedded or standalone deployment modes
- JMX monitoring and management
- Annotation-based partitioning
- Embedded directory services in Java applications
- Development and testing LDAP server
- Small to medium enterprise directory services
- Kerberos authentication backend
- Apache ecosystem integration projects
- Java (Apache Directory Server)
- Apache MINA (network framework)
- Apache Kerby (Kerberos implementation)
- JDBM/Mavibot (storage backends)
- Apache TLP project with community maintenance
- Also available as Docker images (
itzg/apacheds, openmicroscopy/apacheds)
- Best used with Apache Directory Studio for administration
- Suitable for embedded and standalone deployments
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