For LDAP services, the Find All Groups Whose section enables you to build a custom search filter. Use the fields in this section to narrow the search results that are otherwise returned by Find Group.
The left drop-down list specifies the attribute on which the search is based. The following options are available:
Name. Searches each entry’s full name for a match.
Description. Searches each group entry’s description for a match.
The center drop-down list specifies the type of search to perform. The following options are available:
Contains. Causes a sub-string search to be performed. Entries with attribute values containing the specified search string are returned. For example, if you know a group’s name probably contains the word “Administrator”, use this option with the search string “Administrator” to find the group entry.
Is. Causes an exact match to be found. Use this option when you know the exact value of a group’s attribute. For example, you know the exact spelling of the group’s name.
Isn’t. Returns all entries whose attribute value does not exactly match the search string. Use this option if you want to find all groups in the directory whose name does not contain “administrator.” Be aware, however, that using this option can cause an extremely large number of entries to be returned.
Sounds like. Causes an approximate, or phonetic, search to be performed. Use this option if you know an attribute’s value, but are unsure of the spelling. For example, you do not know if a group’s name is spelled “Sarret’s list,” “Sarette’s list,” or “Sarett’s list.”
Starts with. Causes a sub-string search to be performed. Returns all entries whose attribute value starts with the specified search string. For example, you know a group’s name starts with “Product,” but do not know the rest of the name.
Ends with. Causes a sub-string search to be performed. Returns all entries whose attribute value ends with the specified search string. For example, you know a group’s name ends with “development,” but do not know the rest of the name.
In the right text field, enter a search string. To display all group entries contained in the Look Within directory, enter an asterisk (*) or leave this field blank.