kerberos vs ldap

[Danny Mayer]

Turbo Fredriksson wrote:
>>>>>> "it" == it is ramu <it_is_ramu at rediffmail.com> writes:
> 
>     it> Can anyone explain to me whats the relation between LDAP vs
>     it> Kerberos
> 
> Two _completely_ different protocols/systems.
> 
> In short and generalized: LDAP is for AUTHORIZATION (access rules)
> and Kerberos is for AUTHENTICATION (verify password).
> 

LDAP has nothing whatsoever to do with authorization. It's a data 
storage and retrieval mechanism. If you choose to use it for 
authorization that's up to you.

Danny