

I downloaded the 64-bits executable to run locally on my Windows laptop (Version: 2.0.0.v20200411-M15)Īfter the download, you can run the installer with this welcome screen: For more information on LDAP check: WikipediAīack to that download of ‘Directory Studio’… Lightweight Directory Access Protocol is just a protocol…right?…Indeed correct, where OpenLDAP provides the storage for directory entries that can be used for further authentication of a user. Lucky for us we have such an LDAP server with the fancy name of CARS which is based on software called OpenLDAP! So, now you know the roots of CARS. You will see that the tool looks like the popular IDE Eclipse and makes it possible the browse an LDAP server. Let’s find out what value this tool can bring to us and if it can replace our good old CMC tool!?įor this first section, a will point you to the site of ‘Apache Directory’ where you can download the tool ‘Apache Directory Studio™’. Imagine yourself…You have an AppWorks platform up and running, but you are (for some reason!?) not able the access the ‘system’ space in design-time! What will you do…Yes!…Start the indispensable CMC tool, but there are situations that even the CMC is not working anymore! What to do in that situation!?…Well, we found another tool with the name ‘Apache Directory Studio’ that will let you access the LDAP entries (what CARS is), so you are still able to manipulate an entry and maybe solve your problems with this tool… Welcome to a new installment of AppWorks tips.
