Google Apps Directory Sync Administration Guide - Manual (Page 144)

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The proxy environment requires a password challenge for external web access.
GADS can use a proxy server but cannot respond to password challenges. To run synchronization, you will
need to change your network setup to allow Directory Sync to connect without a password challenge, or
without a proxy server.
I cannot simulate a synchronization because the notifications server is not specified.
To run a simulated synchronization, you will need a server capable of sending mail. If you are running
Directory Sync on a mail server machine, you can use the IP address 127.0.0.1 for your mail server.
Otherwise, contact your mail administrator for the correct mail information.
How securely are passwords stored?
GADS stores passwords using a two-way encryption scheme. This protects your sensitive information from
casual snooping or reverse engineering.
To convert a configuration file to the new format with encrypted passwords:
1. Open the file in Configuration Manager.
2. Save the file again.
You can also upgrade the file with the following command-line executable:
upgrade-config -c [filename]
where [filename] is the name of the XML configuration file to upgrade.
Note: Configuration files for version 1.3.11 or later are not compatible with earlier versions.
LDAP Directory Server
The Base DN information doesn’t seem to be correct.
Check to be sure your Base DN doesn’t include any spaces.
How do I find out information about my LDAP server fields?
You will need to download an LDAP browser. An LDAP browser allows you to browse through an LDAP
directory server and identify all fields and values. Many directory servers do not include a complete LDAP
browser. For information on LDAP browsers, see “Step One: Install LDAP Browser” on page 24.
An LDAP query that includes a wildcard isn’t working with Lotus Domino LDAP
Lotus Domino has a setting for “Minimum characters for wildcard search” that controls how wildcard LDAP
searches work. Update your search to include more characters, or change this setting to a lower number.