HP Virtual Connect Firmware Test LDAP authentication, Field, Description, 6.Enter a valid user name and password, 4.Enter the LDAP configuration information

Local users can test an LDAP configuration before applying it. For more information, see "Test LDAP authentication (on page 71)."

The following table describes the fields within the LDAP Server Settings (LDAP Server) screen. Clicking another link in the pull-down menu or left navigation tree causes current edits that have not been applied to be lost.

Field	Description
Enable LDAP Authentication	Select to enable LDAP authentication.
LDAP Server Address	The IP address or the DNS name of the domain of the directory service
LDAP Server SSL Port	The port used for LDAP communications. The default port is port 636.
Search Context 1	First searchable path used to locate the user when you are trying to authenticate
	using directory services
Search Context 2	Second searchable path used to locate the user when you are trying to
	authenticate using directory services
Search Context 3	Third searchable path used to locate the user when you are trying to authenticate
	using directory services
Use Windows NT Account	Select to use NT account name mapping.
Name Mapping
(DOMAIN/Username)

Test LDAP authentication

Local users can test their LDAP configuration before making the configuration active. To test an LDAP configuration:

1.Be sure that LDAP group settings are configured.

2.Be sure that any LDAP certificates are installed.

3.Access the LDAP Server Settings (LDAP Server) screen.

4.Enter the LDAP configuration information.

5.Click Test. The LDAP Configuration Test screen appears.

6.Enter a valid user name and password.

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