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# Apache Directory Reviews
**Vendor:** The Apache Software Foundation  
**Category:** [Cloud Directory Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-directory-services)  
**Average Rating:** 3.8/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 13
## About Apache Directory
The Apache Directory Project provides directory solutions entirely written in Java. These include a directory server, which has been certified as LDAP v3 compliant by the Open Group (ApacheDS), and Eclipse-based directory tools (Apache Directory Studio).





## Apache Directory Discussions
  - [What is Apache Directory used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-apache-directory-used-for)
  - [What separates Apache directory from other similar options?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/30236-what-separates-apache-directory-from-other-similar-options)

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## Apache Directory Features
**Access Control**
- Role Management
- Access Termination
- Remote Access
- Partner Access

**Administration**
- Smart/Automated Provisioning
- Policy Management
- On-premise identity repositories supported
- Ease of Connecting Applications

**Functionality**
- SSO
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Supports Required Authentication systems

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