8.7.6. Enable the connection between the GCenter and the LDAP server
8.7.6.1. Introduction
This procedure enables the connection and thus the authentication by the LDAP/ActiveDirectory server.
Note
This graphical interface is described in The `LDAP configuration` section of the `Accounts` submenu.
8.7.6.2. Prerequisites
User : member of Administrator group
8.7.6.3. Preliminary operations
Configure the LDAP server settings (see the Configuring the connection between the GCenter and the LDAP server).
Set up users and groups (see the Configuring the users and groups defined on LDAP / ActiveDirectory).
8.7.6.4. Procedure to enable the LDAP functionality
The `LDAP configuration`
window is displayed.
In the `LDAP authentication settings`
area (2):
Use the
`Enable LDAP authentication`
selector.- Click on the
`Save and apply all`
button (4).A Warning window is displayed with the message`Saving and applying the new LDAP settings will restart the application and disconnect all users!`
Click on the
`Confirm`
button.
Note
The current session is disconnected when the LDAP configuration is applied.