nss-ldapd

The nss-ldapd project is a fork of the nss_ldap package by PADL Software Pty Ltd. that has made structural design changes. These changes were necessary due to problems with the original design, which are elaborated under the documentation section. One notable change is that the library has been split into two parts: a daemon responsible for connecting to the LDAP server and carrying out all requests, and a thin NSS connector that passes requests to the daemon through a socket.

The nss-ldapd implementation has several advantages. For one, it offers a lighter NSS library and a simpler internal semantics. Furthermore, there is a clear separation between NSS and LDAP code, and the server part can easily be implemented in another language. Another significant advantage is that the implementation requires fewer connections to the LDAP server.

Additionally, nss-ldapd has undergone a major code overhaul resulting in simplifications and the removal of old compatibility code. Compatibility will be re-added with later releases of nss-ldapd for those platforms that require it.

Overall, the nss-ldapd project presents promising improvements over its predecessor and offers a viable option for users in need of a more functional and streamlined solution.