LDAP Data Interchange Format
General Information
| Title | LDIF File Extension |
| Extension | .ldif |
| Full Form | LDAP Data Interchange Format |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store directory entries |
| Additional Functions | Exchange user, system data |
| Features | Human-readable, Versatile |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Standardized format |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Directory Services | Yes |
| Data Import/Export | Yes |
| Configuration | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Sensitive data exposure |
| Best Practices | Encryption, Access control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1993 |
| Latest Revision | RFC 2849 (2000) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .csv, .tsv, .vcard |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 LDAP Servers |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| LDAP Browsers |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Text Editors |
Free | Windows |