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27.8. Browsing the LDAP Directory Tree

To conveniently browse the LDAP directory tree and all its entries, use the YaST LDAP Browser:

  1. Log in as root.

  2. Start YaST+Network Services+LDAP Browser.

  3. Enter the address of the LDAP server, the AdministratorDN and the password for the RootDN of this server, if you need to both read and write the data stored on the server.

    Alternatively, choose Anonymous Access and do not provide the password to gain read access to the directory.

    The LDAP Tree tab displays the content of the LDAP directory your machine connected to. Click items to unfold their subitems.

    Figure 27.8. Browsing the LDAP Directory Tree

    Browsing the LDAP Directory Tree

  4. To view any of the entries in detail, select it in the LDAP Tree view and open the Entry Data tab.

    All attributes and values associated with this entry are displayed.

    Figure 27.9. Browsing the Entry Data

    Browsing the Entry Data

  5. To change the value of any of these attributes, select the attribute, click Edit, enter the new value, click Save, and provide the RootDN password when prompted.

  6. Leave the LDAP browser with Close.

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