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Isode's Directory Client API uses X.500 Directory Access Protocol (DAP) and/or LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) to access a Directory. X.500 DAP support is important for applications that require use of DAP, or need to make use of schema definitions that are only defined for used with X.500 (e.g., directory syntaxes defined in X.402 to support X.400 use of directory). LDAP is supported using the same API.The Isode Directory Client API is of particular interest where there is (or may be) a requirement to use DAP. Its simple design and cross platform multi-language support will also make it useful for LDAP only applications. Strong authentication is supported, which is important for some secure environments.The Directory Client API is intended for both standalone client applications and for Web applications. A 'C' language binding and a Java binding are provided.Deployment TargetsThe Directory Client API provides a core set of functionality, which is useful to any directory enabled application. Functionality appropriate for specific markets is offered in addition to the core API, which is a mix of layered functionality and additional supporting routines. The first market specific API, which includes the core Directory Client API, is the ATN (Air Traffic Network) Directory API for the Air Traffic industry.Key BenefitsThe Isode Directory Client API offers the following benefits:For developers of directory enabled applications, it provides a very simple abstraction.The API is cross platform.The API supports X.500 DAP.LDAP and DAP can be used from the same application, without code changes.