Can you deploy OpenLDAP™ without needing a domain? The short answer is yes. OpenLDAP, unlike Microsoft® Active Directory®, does not work on the domain concept. Generally, OpenLDAP takes a more “stateless” approach to authentication and is generally much more transactional. Why OpenLDAP doesn’t need a domain Domainless OpenLDAP makes senseRead More →
With the shift to cloud and Zero Trust security, the concept of domain is a hot topic in IT circles these days. Much of this conversation revolves around whether the fundamental idea behind the domain controller will continue in its current incarnation. Speculation aside, the good news is that thereRead More →
Updated on April 5, 2021 Do I really need a domain controller (DC)? It all depends on your definition of one. The Microsoft® The definition of a domain controller is a server that allows a user to authenticate to a “domain”, which is a collection of bundled computing devices andRead More →