Datameer provides LDAP / Active Directory (AD) authentication as one option for identifying and managing users. Administrators can configure Datameer to use their existing LDAP or Active Directory system as the system of record for centralized management of user identity, organizational units, and credentials. Users can authenticate into Datameer using familiar credentials, which are checked against LDAP/AD on every login. Users are identified as a member of group(s) just like in LDAP/AD; if the remote system no longer sanctions the user, access to Datameer is denied. This simplifies Datameer administration and allows end-users to use common credentials when accessing Datameer. All authentication history is captured and stored in dedicated logs to facilitate security audits.