From Linuxnetworks
Basically, General is a web based Ldap browser/editor. But its modular architecture makes it possible to exchange the Ldap part by a relational database module for example. Furthermore it is highly extensible through its component interface which enables you to add plug-ins which can manage the imap accounts of your users, or - in the future - your home directories and many more.
Reported to be successfully used for:
- Unix account management
- Unix group management
- Cyrus mail server management in combination with ldap accounts
- Managing DNS information for PowerDNS
Some basic features:
- Easy management of users, groups and devices stored in your ldap directory
- Highly configurable by editing just a few config files
- Highly extensible by adding additional modules
- Configuration realms for different server
- Tree based view of your ldap server
- Internationalization support (available: english, french and german)
- Skinable web interface
Current available modules:
- Cyrus Imapd mailbox management
- Prevent duplicate IDs
- Create password hashes for user passwords
- Execute external programs to perform further operations
