Google Apps Directory Sync for Postini Services Administration Guide - Manual (Page 16)

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Note that these are third-party browsers, and this document does not include
instructions or support on the use of an LDAP browser.
Softerra LDAP Administrator
To download Softerra LDAP Administrator, go to:
http://www.ldapbrowser.com
JXplorer
To download the JXplorer Java Ldap Browser, go to:
http://www.jxplorer.org
LDAP Queries
The directory sync utility uses the LDAP query language to gather information
from your directory server. The LDAP query language is a flexible standard that
supports complex and powerful logical queries.
To build your LDAP queries, you will need to know your LDAP structure. The best
way to collect directory server information is an LDAP browser. For more
information, see “Useful LDAP Tools” on page 17.
Google Apps Directory Sync strictly adheres to RFC 2254, which defines
international standards on LDAP filters.
Most of the search rules in the directory sync utility use LDAP queries for
information. The only exception to this are Exception Rules, which use substring
or regular expressions based on the text of email addresses, not LDAP fields.
Note: The support team cannot write LDAP queries for your environment or debug
your LDAP queries. While this document lists the most common queries, every
directory server is different, and many store information in different fields or
formats. To develop these queries, consult standard LDAP documentation and
review your LDAP structure with an LDAP browser.
Syntax
The following syntax is used in LDAP filters:
Name of
Operator
Character Use
Equals = Creates a filter which requires a field to have a
given value.