"About the Enterprise". This section describes the concept of the enterprise, especially as the term is used in this guide.
"What Is a Directory Service?". This section explains what a directory service is, what it is used for, and the problem set that a directory service is intended to solve. This section also introduces the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP).
"Directory Server Concepts". This section defines the basic terms and concepts that you need to know to install and use a Netscape Directory Server. Concepts include the directory tree, distinguished names, suffix, root entry, root distinguished name, base distinguished name, and secure sockets layer.