Adding a Directory Service (DS)
IBM Aspera Shares supports the Lightweight Directory Access
Protocol (LDAP) and can be configured to connect to a directory service. The following
directory service databases are supported:
- Active Directory (AD)
- Apple Open Directory
- Fedora Directory Server
- Open LDAP
To add a directory service account:
- From the Admin page, click Accounts > Directories and click New.
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Complete the form.
Option Description Directory Type Select a directory service type from one of the following options: - Active Directory (AD)
- Apple Open Directory
- Fedora Directory Server
- Open LDAP
Name Enter a name for this directory service. Description Enter a description for this directory service. Host Enter the directory's IP address or hostname, and then enter the port number.
By default, LDAP secured by simple TLS uses port 636, unsecured LDAP uses port 389, unsecured global catalog uses port 3268, and global catalog over SSL uses port 3269.
Base DN The search treebase, for example, dc=myCompany,dc=com for myCompany.com. Authentication Credentials - Anonymous Bind
- Simple Bind
If Simple Bind is selected, you must type your directory service username and your directory service password. Your directory service name is typically your distinguished name or domain username.
Examples:
- Distinguished name: CN=Administrator,CN=Users,DC=myCompany,DC=com
- Domain username: DEV_Administrator_
Encryption - Unencrypted (Default port 389)
- Simple TLS (Default port 636)
Note: Use Simple TLS to secure your server. By default, LDAP traffic is transmitted unsecured but can be made confidential and secure by enabling TLS. - Click Create Ldap config.