Lightweight Directory Access Protocol ‎(‎LDAP‎)‎ is the standard for directory information access and is the underlying protocol for a variety of email systems‎,‎ Web systems‎,‎ and enterprise applications‎.‎ LDAP enables central management of users‎,‎ groups‎,‎ devices‎,‎ and other data‎,‎ thereby simplifying directory management and reducing the total cost of ownership‎.‎ Understanding and Deploying LDAP Directory Services‎,‎ written by the creators of the protocol‎,‎ is known as the LDAP bible and is the classic text for learning about LDAP and how to utilize it effectively‎.‎ The Second Edition builds on this success by acting as an exhaustive resource for designing‎,‎ deploying‎,‎ and maintaining LDAP directory services‎.‎ Topics such as implementation pitfalls‎,‎ establishing and maintaining user access to information‎,‎ troubleshooting‎,‎ and real‎-world scenarios will be thoroughly explored‎.‎