LDAP access control structure
An LDAP access control structure diagram makes delegated administration easier to review. It starts with the administrator and help desk groups, maps them to directory roles and shows the scope each role controls. Directory administrators may have broad administrative access, while a help desk group can be limited to password resets within the People organizational unit. This distinction supports least privilege and gives auditors a compact view of who can perform sensitive actions. The diagram is an explanation of the intended model, not an access control list itself. Validate it against the deployed LDAP ACLs, group membership and any product-specific delegation features before relying on it for an audit or change request.
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Scenario
LDAP delegated administration
Key decisions
- Groups: Start with the teams that need access.
- Roles: Map group membership to directory roles.
- Scope: Identify the directory or OU each role controls.
- Least privilege: Limit help desk rights to the needed action.
When to reuse this
Use it for access-review conversations and align the labels with the directory product's actual group and ACL configuration.
Frequently asked questions
Why show groups separately from roles?
What is delegated administration?
How does this support least privilege?
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