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Schneider Electric AP561x manual This is a special user account specifically for LDAP

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Create User to Browse the Directory

Create User to Browse the Directory

This is a special user account specifically for LDAP

queries instead of using the Admin account

Create a user named kvmldap, and assign the password: Password1 Set the Password not to expire

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Schneider Electric AP561x This is a special user account specifically for LDAP, queries instead of using the Admin account

Contents

LDAP Implementation AP561x KVM Switches Uses existing Schema Attribute field to store configuration setting Does not require LDAP Schema to be touchedLDAP Implementation Allows easy implementationBasic IP KVM authentication levelsAttribute GroupSettings Used in this Lab Server1 Server2 KVM IPKVM1Server3 LDAP Lab LayoutLDAP Server OBWI ClientSynchronize Server Module names to AD Computer Object names APC by Schneider Electric Name the Server Modules via the Local Port OSDStartProgramsAdministrative ToolsActive Directory Users and Computers Active Directory Tasks2. Select New Organizational Unit This is a special user account specifically for LDAP queries instead of using the Admin accountCreate User to Browse the Directory APC by Schneider ElectricCreate two groups for IP KVM switch administrators and users 2. Choose New Group1. Right-click IPKVM OU APC by Schneider ElectricNOTE In a production environment, groups in the Active Directory IPKVM OU would match the organizations hierarchy, usually by function, geography, or a combination Server Modules to the appropriate groups that associate them Add the users and2. Click Properties 5. Click Object Types 6. Select Computers and UsersCreate Computer Object in AD for the IP KVM Switch APC by Schneider Electric Log into the SwitchName the Switch From the Configure screen, select SNMP and name the switch IPKVM1APC by Schneider Electric Enable LDAP Authentication Click on Authentication under Appliance in the Configuration MenuAPC by Schneider Electric Check the Use LDAP Authentication box. On the Server Parameters tab, enter the IP address of the Primary Server 192.168.5.100 domain controller Configure LDAP Search Parameters APC by Schneider Electric Leave Query Parameter at BasicTest the basic LDAP Authentication Basic Summary Very basic Quick to set up All users have administrator rightsIdeal for smaller customers APC by Schneider ElectricGroup Based Authentication Query Mode IP KVM Switch and Group Attribute for Query Mode Server Click on ConfigureChange LDAP Query to Group Enter the Group Container IPKVM and test againAPC by Schneider Electric Highly granular security Port level control Group SummaryAttributes set to groups rather than individual users Hugely scalable Ideal for Enterprise customersAPC by Schneider Electric Conclusion