Microsoft created the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) to help identify and manage sharable resources worldwide. Both Active Directory and the OS X Open Directory use LDAP. In a 3- to 4-page report, explain the structure of LDAP and how system administrators apply it within organizations. What are its major strengths and weaknesses? Consider a company like PPI, which has several offices, subsidiaries, and vendors around the world. Outline LDAP policies that would allow effective sharing without compromising security.