3 Chapter 3. Preparing the directory server for Workplace Services Express This chapter describes the fundamental role that directory services plays within Workplace Services Express on iSeries. It discusses the following topics: Understanding the importance of your directory server Selecting your directory service provider Preparing your directory server to configure a Workplace Services Express server In addition, this chapter provides checklists to help ensure that you have configured your directory server properly. Note: Directory servers use the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). In this chapter, the terms directory server , LDAP server , and LDAP directory are synonymous and are used interchangeably. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2006. All rights reserved. 35