Setting up the LDAP connection

Use the "LDAP connection" wizard to set up the connection to an LDAP server. The LDAP server can be:

You need perform this task when you start a particular workplace for the first time. In this case the wizard is launched automatically.

You can repeat the task if you want to access a different LDAP server or subtree from the same workplace.

Before you begin:

You need to know:

If you do not know this information, ask the LDAP administrator.

Steps to access the "LDAP connection" wizard:

  1. Log off the workplace if you are logged on. The "LDAP connection" wizard is only available during logon.

    To log off click File --> Log off on the menu.


  2. Click File --> Log on. If the wizard is not displayed automatically, click Set up LDAP connections... on the Log on to Setup panel that appears.

The first wizard panel is displayed.

The wizard comprises these panels: