DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LDAP AND ACTIVE DIRECTORY

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The main difference between an LDAP server and an
Active Directory is that one of them, i.e Active
directory has a much more complex network to
operate compared to, though both are used to
secure and safeguard the network. LDAP does not
come with any complexities and functionalities
like an active directory. Lets have a detailed
look at both LDAP and active directory.
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LDAP is an abbreviation for Lightweight Directory
Access Protocol. An LDAP server is a lightweight
cross-platform software protocol that is used for
directory service authentication. LDAP is one of
those security network systems that allow anyone
to communicate with the directory service
providers. It also allows locating data related
to the organization, users, devices, and other
resources such as files in a network.
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Directory services are a storehouse of user
account details, including username, password,
and computer account hence, LDAP acts as a
common central place for authentication in such a
system. If you desire to know and learn more
about active directories and how to prevent data
breaches, you should know about LDAP.
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Few things considered while using Lightweight
Directory Access Protocol are
1. Directory Structures. 2. Adding, updating,
and reading data. 3. Authentication. 4.
Searching.
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What is Active Directory (AD)?
An Active Directory can be defined as a directory
service developed by Microsoft to manage
infrastructure and assets such as domains, user
accounts, policies, and other distributed
resources in an organization.
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Some functions offered by an active directory are

• Authentication
• Group and user management
• Policy administration
• Device management
• Implementing security policy

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An LDAP serves as a communication source of an
active directory. Assets provided by an active
Directory are categorized as 1. Domains 2.
Trees 3. Forest
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