LDAP directory replication
An LDAP replication diagram documents how directory data is distributed from a primary provider to consumer replicas. Internal applications connect to the directory over LDAPS, while the provider sends updates to replica servers using the configured replication mechanism, such as syncrepl. Showing the primary and regional consumers makes it easier to discuss availability, latency and where applications should read directory data. The diagram should also make clear which server accepts writes, because that decision affects operational procedures. Replication behavior, conflict handling and failover differ by directory product and configuration. Use hostnames and replication agreements from the deployed service when turning this conceptual example into operational documentation.
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Scenario
LDAP replication design
Key decisions
- Clients: Identify the systems that query the directory.
- Provider: Mark the source of replicated data.
- Consumers: Show each regional replica.
- Protocol: Label the client transport and replication mechanism.
When to reuse this
Use it to explain a simple provider-consumer layout; actual failover and write paths should match the deployed directory configuration.
Frequently asked questions
What is an LDAP provider?
What is syncrepl?
Should applications read from a replica?
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