LDAP

[ɛl-dæp or ɛl-di-eɪ-pi:]
noun
LDAP (Protocolo Leve de Acesso a Diretórios)
1. Lightweight Directory Access Protocol - a network protocol used for accessing and maintaining distributed directory information services over an Internet Protocol (IP) network
The company uses LDAP to manage user authentication across all its servers.
A empresa usa LDAP para gerenciar a autenticação de usuários em todos os seus servidores.
2. A standardized method for querying and modifying directory services like Active Directory
LDAP queries allow administrators to search for specific user accounts in the directory.
As consultas LDAP permitem que administradores busquem contas de usuários específicas no diretório.
LDAP is a technical term primarily used in IT and software development contexts. It's equally used in Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, and English-speaking countries without translation, as it's a standardized protocol acronym in the technology industry. Understanding LDAP is essential for system administrators, network engineers, and IT professionals working with enterprise directory services.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Directory Access ProtocolLightweight Directory ProtocolDAP

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
LDAP
Widely used in IT environments; acronym typically kept in English
São Paulo
LDAP
Common in corporate tech sectors; no regional variation
Portugal
LDAP
Used identically in Portuguese IT; acronym remains unchanged

Related Words

Active DirectoryDirectory ServicesAuthenticationNetwork ProtocolDistinguished Name (DN)LDIF

Related Idioms & Phrases

LDAP bind - processo de autenticação LDAP
LDAP server - servidor de diretório LDAP
LDAP query - consulta ao diretório LDAP
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