Novell eDirectory Vs. Microsoft Active Directory

If you are evaluating which Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) directory will best address your business needs, selecting the right one is no trivial task. Given the numerous offerings available, it can be difficult to determine which directory is best suited to the unique needs of your organization. This paper will assist you in that evaluation process by clearly outlining what a directory is, why it is necessary and how to evaluate one that will best fit your organization's needs - with particular focus on the differences between Novell eDirectory and Microsoft Active Directory.