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# [P1] QLANADMIN Replaces Web Pages

Prior to LDAP deployment, local LAN/DNS Administrator information was made available via a Web page using a list format such as:

- Department #1
  - Subdomain(s): < subdomain > , < subdomain >
    - Dept Unit(s): all
    - Subnet(s): x1.000(TR), x1.128(E)
    - < LAN Admin name >
      - < phone number >
      - < e-mail address >
- Department #2 . . .

(Line-mode) QLANADMIN is intended to provide simple and easy access to LAN Admin information without requiring a Web browser and searching a long Web page.

- Uses `LDAPSEARCH` command from LDAP distribution
- Requires LDAP distribution libraries
- Best used on host with LDAP distribution installed; can be set up to be remotely executed
- Displays essential information in simple, but pleasant, line-mode
- Easy and quick to develop

- single LDAP search performed; multiple entry returns possible
- learning curve for using `LDAPSEARCH` is short
- used LDAP filter to limit LDAP data returned
- ``converted'' returned LDAP data into simpler output format
- provides simple data access method and eliminates any need by user to do any search functions
- provides necessary data to identify and contact desired LAN Administrator
- script written in both Perl and REXX

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