Configure LDAP

Install the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) server, and then prepare it to communicate with WebSphere^® Application Server.

Install the LDAP server before WebSphere Application Server.

To prepare the LDAP server to communicate with WebSphere Application Server, complete the following steps:

1. Install a supported LDAP server.
2. Populate the LDAP directory with user data.
   Note: The mail attribute is required for all users.
3. Note the values of the following LDAP properties; you must provide these values when you configure WebSphere Application Server:
   • Directory Type
   • Primary host name
   • Port
   • Bind distinguished name
   • Bind password
   • Login properties. For example: mail
   • Certificate Mapping
   • Certificate Filter, if applicable.
   • LDAP Entity types or classes. For example: Group, OrgContainer, PersonAccount, or inetOrgPerson
   • Search base
4. You are now ready to install WebSphere Application Server.