Configuring LDAP

You can configure the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) settings any time after the initial library configuration. If you want to configure Kerberos, follow the LDAP configuration steps below, and also see Configuring Kerberos.

Before configuring LDAP, obtain the following LDAP parameters from your network administrator. The items marked "optional" may or may not be needed; if in doubt, ask your administrator.

NOTE: This operation should not be performed concurrently by multiple administrative users logged in from different locations. You can access the appropriate screens, but you cannot apply changes while another administrative user is performing the same operation.

Users with administrative privileges can configure LDAP, but users with user privileges cannot.

  1. From the Setup menu, select User Management > Remote Authentication .

    The Setup - Remote Authentication screen appears.

  2. Under Authentication Type, do one of the following:
  3. Enter LDAP configuration settings into the following text boxes:
  4. Click Apply to apply any changes.

The Progress Window appears. The Progress Window contains information on the action, elapsed time, and status of the requested operation. Do one of the following:

  1. Select Test to test all the new or changed LDAP settings.

    The Progress Window appears. The Progress Window contains information on the action, elapsed time, and status of the requested operation. Do one of the following:

  2. Save the library configuration.

    For instructions on how to save the library configuration, see Saving the Configuration.

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