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diff --git a/security/pam-ldap/DESCR b/security/pam-ldap/DESCR new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..1695cb7d4a7 --- /dev/null +++ b/security/pam-ldap/DESCR @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ + The pam_ldap module provides the means for workstations to authenticate +against LDAP directories, and to change their passwords in the directory. +Key Benefits are: + + * Uses the Pluggable Authentication Module API defined in OSF DCE RFC 86.0. + * Can utilize transport layer security (such as SSL or TLS) to encrypt + transactions between the workstation and the LDAP server and provide + strongly authenticated sign-on. + * Shares configuration information with nss_ldap module + * Supports ypldapd locator for finding LDAP servers + * Supports Netscape Directory Server's password policies and directory-based + access authorization. + + The software is distributed under the terms of the GNU General Library +Public License. |