But to me, comparing LDAP to AD is like comparing an engine to a car, isn't it? LDAP is a protocol, it is not a standalone service. Don't you also need a clien

But to me, comparing LDAP to AD is like comparing an engine to a car, isn't it? LDAP is a protocol, it is not a standalone service. Don't you also need a client-side authentication mechanism and server-side sharing system that is seemlessly compatible with LDAP?