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Configuring LDAP
LDAP is Lightweight Directory Access Protocol, which is an emerging industry standard protocol for
accessing directory servers. LDAP server can authenticate the users as it supports authentication.
Using LDAP in a local network, the user can configure LDAP Server information, where the data is
transferred on a secured layer and authenticate the users from anywhere on the network.
1. Click
VDM Pro Options > VDM Pro Users > LDAP Configuration
to configure LDAP settings as
displayed in the subsequent screenshot.
Figure 24: Basic LDAP Configuration
2. Enter the name of the host or IP address in the
Host/IP Address
text box. This could be the IP
address of the LDAP server.
3. Enter the port address in the
Port
text box. Default port is 389.
4. Enter the domain name in the
Bind DN
text box.
5. Enter the password in the
Bind Password
text box.
6. Enter the base domain name under which the user accounts are located in the
Base
DN/Searchbase
text box. This option is required for most account related operations.
