Directory Technologies

This course builds a foundation of knowledge for understanding Directories. The course explains what Directories are and why they are needed. It gives a history of the evolution of Directories, including their relationship to X.500 and LDAP. It also examines three types of Directory technology; Netscape Directory Server, Microsoft Active Directory, and NDS eDirectory. Note: Students should take course 995 prior to taking course 991, Advanced NDS Tools and Diagnostics.

Course Agenda:

Highlights Include:

Understanding the purpose of a directory

Defining the X.500 directory model

Defining the directory model

Describing the role of LDAP in accessing directories

Describing Netscape Directory Server technology

Microsoft Active Directory

Describing NDS eDirectory & its relationship to the full service directory model

Integrating disparate directories

Novell Course Completion Certificate: You must attend the entire course to receive a Novell Course Completion Certificate.