Hi, In a windows only network consisting for win2K3 and win2K8 servers, where do I locate a LDAP server? Is it the domain controller or the exchange server? and what is the purpose for this LDAP? Thanks.msanjay196

Hi, Domain controller is using LDAP protocol. LDAP is an Internet standard protocol used by applications to access information in a directory. It runs directly over TCP, and can be used to access a standalone LDAP directory service or to access a directory service that is back-ended by X.500. It was created as a way to minimize the implementation requirements on directory clients, and to simplify and encourage the use of directories among applications. For more information read the MS Library Topic. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc750824.aspx Regards Praveen Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

>> In a windows only network consisting for win2K3 and win2K8 servers, where do I locate a LDAP server? Is it the domain controller or the exchange server? Yes, domain controller. >> what is the purpose for this LDAP? http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa367008(v=vs.85).aspx Following might give you some more insight What are the differences between LDAP and Active Directory? http://stackoverflow.com/questions/663402/what-are-the-differences-between-ldap-and-active-directory Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc732019.aspx . ThanksRegards, Santosh I do not represent the organisation I work for, all the opinions expressed here are my own. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees and confers no rights.