JXplorer

JXplorer is a LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) client that comes with support for LDIF (LDAP data interchange format) and security (SSL, SASL and Generic Security Services Application Program Interface).

The installation process completes in a jiffy as there aren’t too many screens for the user to linger on. Keep in mind that the tool is Java-based and the runtime needs to be available on the system.

Looks are simple and straightforward, with an interface very much resembling the default file manager in Windows, making for an easy way to browse through the entries and view the data.

In order to do this the user needs to connect to a directory on the LDAP server, which can be done by typing in the required details. Alternatively, to make this operation easier the application offers the possibility to save the information to a template.

Working with the utility should not be too difficult for the users it addresses. It provides options for editing the directory, which include adding various information, such as attribute values, new entries, audio files, user passwords or aliases.

The tool also features search functionality that enables the user to perform both quick and complex searches; the latter allows querying the entire directory information tree or creating filters for a more refined list of returned results.

JXplorer is not a tool for the average Joe but more experienced users that require a simple and efficient way to browse through LDAP directories should find it reliable and easy to use.

It comes with features that allow secure communication with the directory server by adding the necessary security certificates and the proper documentation to learn the ropes as quickly as possible.