LDAPv3: Extension Framework

• Extension

  • Supports adding new features to LDAP without disruption

• Unique identifier, criticality, value

  • Server may ignore unrecognized non-critical extensions
  • Server rejects operation with unrecognized critical extensions

• Client can check server’s supported extensions

  • Published in the directory tree in a special entry

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