Specifying Network Information for LDAP

Access the Configure Directory - Directory Setup page (select PeopleTools, and then Security, and then Directory, and then Configure LDAP Directories and click the Directory Setup tab).

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Configure LDAP Directories - Directory Setup page.

Configure LDAP Directories - Directory Setup
Field or Control Description

Directory ID

Displays the directory connection that you are creating. The directory ID that you enter can identify a specific LDAP server or a collection of LDAP servers, depending on how many servers you add in the Server Name section.

Description

Enter a description of the directory connection.

Directory Product

Select your directory product from the list of options.

Default Connect DN (default connect distinguished name) DNs connecting to LDAP servers

Displays the default connect DN associated with the directory ID that you entered or selected on the initial search page. The connect DN is the ID that you can use to connect to the directory server. You can enter an alternative connect DN.

Password

Enter the password associated with the directory-based account that appears in the Default Connect DN field.

The maximum password length is 64 characters.

Note: The password is stored in encrypted form in the database; not even individuals with administration access to the database can view the password.

Server Name

Add LDAP directory servers to a connection list. You can add multiple servers for failover purposes using the plus button. All servers you add must participate in the same directory service.

LDAP Server

Identify a specific LDAP server. You can use the DNS name or you can use IP address dotted notation. For example, either of the following formats is acceptable: ldap12.yourcompany.com or 192.201.185.90.

Port

Enter the port number on which the LDAP server is configured to receive search requests. The standard LDAP port is 389. If you do not specify the correct port, PeopleSoft Directory Interface cannot exchange data with your LDAP server.

SSL Port

If you are implementing SSL, enter the SSL port on the LDAP server.