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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.
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.
Figure 24: Basic LDAP Configuration
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