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One of the authentication methods used to authenticate users logging in to PowerCenter applications. In LDAP authentication, the Service Manager imports groups and user accounts from the LDAP directory service into an LDAP security domain in the domain configuration database. The Service Manager stores the group and user account information in the domain configuration database but passes authentication to the LDAP server.