Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP): Technical Specification Road Map
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K. Zeilenga · 2006-06
Abstract
RFC 4510 serves as the technical specification road map for LDAPv3, the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol version 3. It describes the set of RFCs that together constitute the complete LDAPv3 standard, including the core protocol (RFC 4511), data models (RFC 4512), authentication methods (RFC 4513), string representations of distinguished names and search filters, and schema definitions.
Why This RFC Matters
LDAP is the de facto standard for directory services in enterprise IT environments, providing centralized authentication and authorization for millions of organizations. Active Directory — Microsoft's widely deployed directory service — uses LDAPv3 as its primary access protocol. LDAP directories store user accounts, group memberships, application configurations, and organizational structures. The protocol's hierarchical tree structure (the Directory Information Tree) and its support for extensible schema have made it adaptable to a wide range of use cases from corporate identity management to certificate authorities.