EggXpert

Does anyone know of a really good book on LDAP administration at a begginner to intermediate level?  The documentation that comes with openLDAP is pretty useless, and I've scoured the internet for information as well, but only found tutorials that get you to the point where the server is running.  Nothing on how to actually build up the directory to a usable state, e.g. adding users groups and machines, configuring permissions, and integration with LDAP client programs.

Bonus points if it also has some coverage of use-cases of technologies often deployed with LDAP, like Kerberos and Samba.  Kerberos isn't particularly complex, and although I haven't worked with Samba yet, it looks simpler and definitely better documented than LDAP.  So, coverage of these isn't critical, just nice to have.

Maybe this is an odd section to put this request in, but I wasn't really sure where to put it.

Thanks for any suggestions!

I have since stopped messing with OpenLDAP due to changing jobs but the below book was pretty good and had some good info on how to get started.  http://www.amazon.com/Deploying-OpenLDAP-Tom-Jackiewicz/dp/1590594134/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/104-5119365-0736706?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1221649842&sr=1-3

With just basic info I am sure you can figure ldap out so if something doesn't work the first time don't let it stress ya hahaha. This is a descent book on Samba that shows its integration with Openldap and can get you started a good bit with that if you choose to.

http://www.amazon.com/Using-Samba-3rd-Gerald-Carter/dp/0596007698/ref=sr_1_10/104-5119365-0736706?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1221649842&sr=1-10

This book is more for fine tuning being that it is a advanced book but something to think about maybe for later down the road. Hope these help!

http://www.amazon.com/Mastering-OpenLDAP-Configuring-Integrating-Directory/dp/1847191029/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-5119365-0736706?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1221649842&sr=1-1

Thanks!  I've found another recommendation or two for the Deploying OpenLDAP book, so I'll definitely be getting that.  I'll consider the other two as well.

Right now I'm mostly trying to learn this stuff for fun, but in the future this is the type of career I want to get into, so it will be useful.