1 The pam_ldap module provides the means for workstations to authenticate
2 against LDAP directories, and to change their passwords in the directory.
5 * Uses the Pluggable Authentication Module API defined in OSF DCE RFC 86.0.
6 * Can utilize transport layer security (such as SSL or TLS) to encrypt
7 transactions between the workstation and the LDAP server and provide
8 strongly authenticated sign-on.
9 * Shares configuration information with nss_ldap module
10 * Supports ypldapd locator for finding LDAP servers
11 * Supports Netscape Directory Server's password policies and directory-based
14 The software is distributed under the terms of the GNU General Library