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LDAP directory

In this chapter you will learn how to add any LDAP directory as a data source to XPhone Connect Directory.

Requirements

XPhone Connect Directory uses an internal index. The index must query all of the information on all entries in accordance with the configuration parameters, search basis and filters. The LDAP directory to be connected must be configured in such a way that it does not supply any Exceeded number of hits error message. It must be ensured that all of the entries can be queried.

Configuration

• Open the configuration interface of the XPhone Connect Directory.

• Click on Add data source.

• Select the data source type LDAP Directory.

• Click on the Next button.

• Carry out the steps in the dialog:

1. First configure the Basic settings.

2. Server

   • Host

     Enter the IP address or the host name of the LDAP Directory under HOST.

   • Port

     Enter the LDAP directory port here.

   • LDAP version

     Select your LDAP version (V2/V3).

   • Login

     Select the type (Anonymous / User name & password) of Login.

3. Search basis

   A search basis must be defined from where the search is started in the LDAP Directory. This is defined by selecting a node in the LDAP Directory structure.

   • Search basis

     Optionally, the search basis can be entered manually in the field of the same name.

   • Access DNs

     The structure can also be retrieved automatically by clicking Retrieve DNs. The LDAP directory structure will be determined and displayed. Select a value, which will be entered in the Search Base field. You can also customize the search base as described in step 1.

   • Recursive search

     If you want to search in all (!) lower nodes in addition to the selected node, Recursive search in lower nodes must be selected.

4. Filter

   In order to restrict the search results, a filter can be entered for an objectClass.

   • Restricted by the following filter conditions

     A user-defined filter condition can be entered here. Default: (objectClass=person) Move the mouse pointer over the QuickGuide icon to get more information about the filter conditions.

   • select objectClass(es)

     If the LDAP directory supports determination of the diagram, do so using Select objectClass(es).

   • Show entries

     Shows a preview of entries.

5. Configure the Index schedule.

6. Configure the Data access.

7. Configure the Phone number conversion.

8. Configure the Authorisations.

9. Configure the Priority.

10. Configure the Proximity search.

11. Complete the data source configuration with Overview.

12. Field schema assignment

    Now link the Entry ID field with the DN field of the LDAP data source (see also chapter Field schema).