On Wed, 2004-07-28 at 10:47, Steve Brenneis wrote:
Without detouring off-topic too far, in certain situations, LDAP
configuration allows for consistency that may be critical. For instance,
in some parallel and clustered systems that share resources like file
systems, memory, and even process space, identical configuration of
users, groups, and other details is essential.
...
That's just one example. I'm sure there are more.
I agree. I think that LDAP coudl be used more on clusters.
I think though that people see LDAP as a 'NIS replacement' for the users
and groups functions, and go for things like LCFG and cfengine for the
'system' type settings. Just my two penny worth - as I think LDAP could
have uses there too.