java.naming (Java SE 15 & JDK 15)
Description: declaration: module: java.naming
Keywords: java.naming module

# Module java.naming

Defines the Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI) API.

Since:
  9

- ## Packages

  Exports
  Package | Description
  --- | ---
  javax.naming | Provides the classes and interfaces for accessing naming services.
  javax.naming.directory | Extends the `javax.naming` package to provide functionality for accessing directory services.
  javax.naming.event | Provides support for event notification when accessing naming and directory services.
  javax.naming.ldap | Provides support for LDAPv3 extended operations and controls.
  javax.naming.ldap.spi |
  javax.naming.spi | Provides the means for dynamically plugging in support for accessing naming and directory services through the `javax.naming` and related packages.

- ## Services

  Uses
  Type | Description
  --- | ---
  LdapDnsProvider | Service-provider class for DNS lookups when performing LDAP operations.