> 
> I'm struggling with the need for SSL...
>  
> We will use our new LDAP for apps. These servers are all locally housed so 
> each app server will talk to the LDAP server over our network. (why) Would we 
> need SSL?
>  
> What about for mail services? It seems to me that our mail server would also 
> talk directly to the LDAP server...what am I missing here that dictates the 
> use of SSL with LDAP? I could see if one had their LDAP open to be accessible 
> direct access from off-network. Perhaps SSL is used simply as a means to 
> authenitcate?
>  
> Kevin
> 

Kevin, you absolutely dont need to use SSL and noone force you to use secure 
channels, so... i'm bit confused with your question. What's the problem?

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Andrey A. Konovalov <[email protected]>

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