5.18.2 BIND
The BIND command is responsible for establishing a connection to the LDAP server.
A simple bind sends the user's DN and password. An anonymous bind may be established by not sending a password.
It is possible to establish a secure connection, using SSL, and this BIND command provides for this option.
Syntax:
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Command
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Keyword
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Value
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Developer notes
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BIND
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HOST
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host
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Required. The host address of the LDAP server you connecting to.
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PORT
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port
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Optional. The port to connect to on the host. By default, this value will be 389 for a simple connection, or 636 for a secured connection.
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SECURE
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*YES
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Optional. Specify if you want to establish a secure connection to the server.
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*NO
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Default.
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DN
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authentication name
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Optional. The DN may be used without a password, establishing an anonymous connection. It is also possible not to pass this value at all, also establishing an anonymous connection.
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PASSWORD
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value
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Conditional. This keyword must be passed, along with the DN keyword, if authentication is required.
A DN value may be sent without a PASSWORD value, but a PASSWORD value may not be sent without a DN value.
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Example
BIND HOST(<LDAP-server-name>) DN(cn=Administrator) PASSWORD(password)
