Re: ldap_sasl_bind_s() vs. ldap_sasl_interactive_bind_s()

[Ian Macdonald <ian@google.com>]

On Sat 13 Dec 2003 at 09:36:12 -0800, Kurt D. Zeilenga wrote:

> ldap_sasl_bind(3) itself does not implement any SASL mechanism,
> but provides a means by which applications can implement any
> SASL mechanism (under their control).
> 
> ldap_sasl_interactive_bind() implements a number of SASL
> mechanisms which applications can use.  It's designed such
> that applications need not know the particulars of any
> given mechanism.  Underneath, ldap_sasl_interactive_bind()
> calls ldap_sasl_bind().
> 
> Most applications would use ldap_sasl_interactive_bind()
> for SASL authentication.

Thanks for explaining the difference.
 
> If the documentation doesn't match the code, the documentation
> is likely in error.  If you see an error, report it (using
> the Issue Tracking System).

I have done so. Thanks.

Ian
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