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.
