What is java naming and directory service?

Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI) can be used for much more than simply finding resources stored by your J2EE server.

A Naming Service provides a mechanism for giving names to objects so you can retrieve and use those objects without knowing the location of the object. Objects can be located on any machine accessible from your network, not necessarily the local workstation.

A Directory Service also associates names with objects but provides additional information by associating attributes with the objects.
 
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