Chapter 8: Using a Public Directory with Avaya IP Agent

2.From the menu bar of the Search Public Directory window, select File > Add Public Directory.

Avaya IP Agent displays the Directory Properties window.

3.In the following fields, enter the necessary information:

Description - Enter a name by which you will identify this Public Directory server. This field is required.

Server Address - Enter the network domain or IP address of the Public Directory server. This field is required.

Login - If authorization is required by the Public Directory server, enter a valid user name in this field.

Password - Enter the password for the user name specified in the previous field.

Search Root - Enter an LDAP format string representing the type of information being sought. For example, ou=people, o=mycompany.com specifies that information under the organization unit of “people” within the organization of “mycompany.com” is used for the search. Refer to the documentation for your LDAP system and company database configuration for more information on Base DN or Search Root strings.

If you are unsure of the settings for your Public Directory server, contact the administrator of that system.

4.Select the Advanced tab if changes to the following defaults are required:

Port: 389

Search timeout: 200 (secs)

Maximum number of entries returned per search: 200

5.After entering all necessary information, select the OK button.

Avaya IP Agent adds this Public Directory to the list of available services and closes the Directory Properties dialog box.

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