Problem Description

On Windows, it's very cumbersome to install python-ldap. Their docs mention to use a pre-built binary but even that can be difficult to find for specific python versions and architectures. Pre-built 3rd-party binaries also pose a potential security risk. A better python lib for LDAP has been around for a while, ldap3. It's a pure python library and could be a better alternative. I'd like to work on a PR to resolve this issue but before starting I wanted to look for some feedback from the maintainers, if that's even something you would be receptive to and what the best course of action might be.

Possible Solutions

• Replacing python-ldap with ldap3 entirely
• Implementing a separate backend ex django_auth_ldap.backend.LDAP3Backend

Also open to suggestions if you have a better idea for getting around python-ldap pain.