Hi, Michael. As a NIS/flatfiles caveman, I have almost zero direct 
experience with this and should probably not open my mouth. But I have 
been intrigued by IPA (http://freeipa.org/ 
http://www.redhat.com/enterprise_ipa/). It integrates FDS/RHDS with 
kerberos, and I believe one of the project goals is to provide as much 
self-service functionality as possible.

Before IPA hit my radar screen, I was very keen to try FDS. It seems very 
compelling relative to openldap; it even includes what seems to be a 
for-real, non-afterthought bidirectional active directory sync capability. 
I was planning to use FDS to modernize and hopefully consolidate my 
trainwreck of NIS, AD and flatfiles, but will now likely try it via its 
IPA packaging rather than standalone.

-Jan

On Wed, 3 Dec 2008, Michael Mansour wrote:

> Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:13:14 +1100
> From: Michael Mansour <[log in to unmask]>
> To: Scientific Linux Users <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Create LDAP account from Web form
> 
> Hi,
>
> This area is quite new to me so I thought I'd ask this general question.
>
> I have a requirement where I need to setup an LDAP server and then have a web
> form available where people can fill out their details (name, address, etc)
> and have that web form effectively create an account on the LDAP server.
>
> In terms of the LDAP facility, I have previously installed and run OpenLDAP a
> few times over the times, but never in production (just to learn it). But I'm
> after some recommendations noting the requirement above.
>
> * Should I use OpenLDAP for this?
>
> * Should I use Fedora Directory Server for this?
>
> * Should I use something else for LDAP directory services?
>
> In terms of the Web form, is there anyone that knows what I can use here? like
> a current project or current piece of software (non-commercial) that does this?
>
> Thanks for any tips, recommendations and advice.
>
> Michael.
>