ok now here is a question. how well would this concept play with something like open-likewise and domain authentication? how closely do you think we could merge the two user databases in this case? (im a Linux machine stuck in a windows network. but at least i can admin both!) On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 8:37 AM, Lisa Kachold wrote: > I agree completely that LDAP as a standard, especially with Postgresql LFS > authentication (including web systems scalability) is a viable, already > engineered solution that will do what he needs. > > If he follows the HowTo's initially, he should be able to get this solution > up and running and be able to scale systems as he goes along. Once he pokes > it a few times, he will catch on. One doesn't need to go deep into the > mechanics and embrace the complexity immediately? Also, LDAP has an added > benefit of being able to convert trivially to Open Directory management, so > he could actually have the WINDOWS ADMINS DO USER MAINTENANCE!!!! > > www.Obnosis.com | http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Citations:obnosis | > (503)754-4452 > ________________________________ > January PLUG HackFest = Kristy Westphal, AZ Department of Economic Security > Forensics @ UAT 1/10/09 12-3PM > >> Subject: Re: ****Re: Linux Administration - Users in (any) database >> howto/why... >> From: craigwhite@azapple.com >> To: plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >> Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 09:36:32 -0700 >> >> On Thu, 2009-01-01 at 11:24 -0500, kitepilot@kitepilot.com wrote: >> > I think that LDAP is overkill for my application. >> > My users will authenticate only in/for one server, and probably to >> > either >> > update a WEB site or drop/retrieve e-mail. >> > >> > Some users may have WEB sites, some users may have e-mail, some users >> > may be >> > signed up in the wireless network, and some users may have any >> > combination >> > of those services, but those details can be easily stored at the >> > database >> > level. >> > Even if I split some functionality among various servers. >> > I hope... :) >> > Thanks! >> > Enrique >> > >> > PS: LDAP stuff: >> > http://www.ucalgary.ca/it/directories/identity/ldap-pam >> ---- >> LDAP is overkill when considering only one purpose. The value of LDAP is >> portability, lots of clients understand how to speak the language >> including many authentication systems and there is built-in replication. >> >> Once you decide that symmetry of UID's, GID's and passwords across >> systems has considerable value, LDAP becomes the way to go. >> >> Add in things like shared contacts/address books and automatic NFS >> mounts, e-mail routing/aliases are terrific bonuses. >> >> Craig >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > ________________________________ > It's the same Hotmail(R). If by "same" you mean up to 70% faster. Get your > account now. > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button. Stephen --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss