This guide shows you how to work with OpenDJ SDK to create client applications in the Java language to connect to LDAP servers and perform LDAP operations.

This guide is written for Java developers who want to build directory client applications with OpenDJ LDAP SDK. This guide starts by explaining LDAP directories briefly, and describing best practices for LDAP client applications. Then it demonstrates how to install and use OpenDJ LDAP SDK to build LDAP clients. You do not need to be an LDAP wizard to learn something from this guide. You do need some background in writing Java 6 and client-server applications to get the most out of this guide. You can nevertheless get started with this guide, and then learn more as you go along.