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Test ldap authentication – HP Virtual Connect 4Gb Fibre Channel Module for c-Class BladeSystem User Manual

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Local users can test an LDAP configuration before applying it. For more information, see "Test LDAP

authentication (on page

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The following table describes the fields within the LDAP Server Settings (LDAP Server) screen. Clicking

another link in the pull-down menu or left navigation tree causes current edits that have not been applied to

be lost.

Field

Description

Enable LDAP Authentication Select to enable LDAP authentication.

LDAP Server Address

The IP address or the DNS name of the domain of the directory service

LDAP Server SSL Port

The port used for LDAP communications. The default port is port 636.

Search Context 1

First searchable path used to locate the user when you are trying to authenticate
using directory services

Search Context 2

Second searchable path used to locate the user when you are trying to

authenticate using directory services

Search Context 3

Third searchable path used to locate the user when you are trying to authenticate
using directory services

Use Windows NT Account
Name Mapping

(DOMAIN/Username)

Select to use NT account name mapping.

Test LDAP authentication

Local users can test their LDAP configuration before making the configuration active.
To test an LDAP configuration:

1.

Be sure that LDAP group settings are configured.

2.

Be sure that any LDAP certificates are installed.

3.

Access the LDAP Server Settings (LDAP Server) screen.

4.

Enter the LDAP configuration information.

5.

Click Test. The LDAP Configuration Test screen appears.

6.

Enter a valid user name and password.