Configuring LDAP

You can configure the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) settings any time after the initial library configuration.

The library supports all LDAP servers. You can also use Kerberos for added security. 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:

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

You need administrator privileges to configure LDAP.

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

    The Setup - Remote Authentication screen displays.

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

  1. To test all the new or changed LDAP settings, enter a user name and password and click Test Settings. The user you use for the test must be a member of both the Library User Group and the Library Admin Group on the LDAP server. You may need to create a special or temporary user specifically for this purpose.

    The Progress Window displays. 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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