# Uses of Class
javax.naming.InitialContext

Packages that use InitialContext
Package
Description
javax.naming.directory
Extends the `javax.naming` package to provide functionality for accessing directory services.
javax.naming.ldap
Provides support for LDAPv3 extended operations and controls.

## Uses of InitialContext in javax.naming.directory

Subclasses of InitialContext in javax.naming.directory
Modifier and Type
Class
Description
`class`
`InitialDirContext`
This class is the starting context for performing directory operations.

## Uses of InitialContext in javax.naming.ldap

Subclasses of InitialContext in javax.naming.ldap
Modifier and Type
Class
Description
`class`
`InitialLdapContext`
This class is the starting context for performing LDAPv3-style extended operations and controls.