Searching multiple LDAP directories

You can allow SirsiDynix e-Library to search multiple LDAP directories each time a patron logs in.

For example, a university library that has separate student and staff directories can allow e-Library to search both directories for validating information (username and password) each time someone logs in.

To enable searching in multiple LDAP directories

1

On the e-Library server, go to \Unicorn\Webcat\system.env in the directory where SirsiDynix Symphony is installed.

2

Find the section that lists the current LDAP variables by searching for LDAP_ADDR.

3

Select and copy the following variables:

LDAP_ADDR
LDAP_PORT
USER_ID_TAG
BASE_DN
LDAP_LIBR
LDAP_UACS
LDAP_CLRN
BIND
BIND_DN
BIND_PASSWORD
SSL_AUTHENTICATION
CERT_FILE_LOCN

4

Paste these variables beneath the first list of LDAP variables.

5

Add a number after each variable to show which LDAP that variable belongs to. For example:

LDAP_ADDR2LDAP_PORT2 USER_ID_TAG2

6

Specify the needed information for each variable in “pipes” (||) following the variable name.

For example, to specify the second LDAP address, type LDAP_ADDR2|example.server.domain|

Note: You may need to contact your LDAP server administrator in order to assign the correct values to these variables.

To learn more about what each variable means, see Fields: LDAP Configuration.

7

Save the system.env file.

Now e-Library searches both LDAP servers to validate each patron’s username and password.