web2ldap - WWW gateway to LDAP server

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web2ldap.py (formerly known as ldap-client-cgi.py) is a full-featured web-based LDAP client written in Python.

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Directory services like LDAP are suitable for holding a lot of organizational information in a standarized database scheme. LDAP is very handy for e.g. providing centralized addressbooks for the users of an organization and common mail client software like Netscape Messenger or Outlook already uses directory services for retrieving personal data.

However some situations arise in which there is a strong need for

  • a flexible LDAP client software which provides add/modify of LDAP entries.
  • access to the directory without having LDAP capable client software (e.g. via WWW).
  • a secure LDAP client with clean login behaviour.
  • hiding the LDAP service behind a firewall.
  • encryption for LDAP access over unsecure networks.
  • This is why web2ldap was developed which aims to be a full-featured LDAPv2+ client.

    If you have the requirement for a customized web gateway to your own LDAP server which is easy-to-use for end-users feel free to contact michael.stroeder@inka.de for further information about commercial variants and support.

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    Copyright and License

    © by Michael Ströder, michael.stroeder@inka.de

    This software including all modules is Open Source and given away under:

    GPL (GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE) Version 2
    The author refuses to give any warranty of any kind.

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