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title: LDAP reference
description: This reference covers LDAP-specific features of DS software.
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# LDAP reference

This reference covers LDAP-specific features of DS software.

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#### [Standards](standards.html)

Supported standards

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#### [Controls](controls.html)

Supported LDAP controls

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#### [Extended Operations](extended-ops.html)

Supported LDAP extended operations

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#### [Localization](l10n.html)

Supported locales and languages