Net::LDAP

Net::LDAP is a Perl module that enables access to the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). It provides a collection of modules that allow Perl programs to use LDAP services API to search directories, perform maintenance functions such as adding, deleting or modifying entries. This software is mainly intended for users who already have some knowledge of the LDAP protocol.

With Net::LDAP, users can conduct a search of directories or perform maintenance functions such as adding, deleting, or modifying entries. To use Net::LDAP, simply install it and utilize the provided modules to access the LDAP services API.

Some code examples of this software include:

use Net::LDAP;

$ldap = Net::LDAP->new( 'ldap.bigfoot.com' ) or die "$@";

$mesg = $ldap->bind ;

$mesg = $ldap->search(
base => "c=US",
filter => "(&(sn=Barr) (o=Texas Instruments))"
);

$mesg->code && die $mesg->error;

foreach $entry ($mesg->entries) {

$entry->dump;

}

$mesg = $ldap->unbind;

$ldap = Net::LDAP->new( 'ldap.umich.edu' );

$mesg = $ldap->bind(
'cn=root, o=University of Michigan, c=us',

password => 'secret'
);

$result = $ldap->add(
'cn=Barbara Jensen, o=University of Michigan, c=US',

attr => [
'cn' => ['Barbara Jensen', 'Barbs Jensen'],
'sn' => 'Jensen',
'mail' => '[email protected]',
'objectclass' => ['top', 'person',
'organizationalPerson',
'inetOrgPerson' ],
]
);

$result->code && warn "failed to add entry: ", $result->error ;

$mesg = $ldap->unbind;

Overall, Net::LDAP is a reliable and efficient software solution for those wishing to access and manipulate LDAP directories. It provides a wide range of features and functionality, making it a great option for developers and users alike.