Slightly improved LDAP how-to (#164)

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Kevin Köllmann 5 years ago committed by Franco Fichtner
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@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ LDAP for the GUI the privileges have to be defined with the local user manager,
to do so an import of the users from the LDAP source is required.
In this how-to we will show you how to configure both using Microsoft Active Directory
Server. If you only need LDAP for services like vpn, then you can skip step 3-5.
Server. If you only need LDAP for services like VPN, then you can skip step 3-5.
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Prerequisites
@ -33,8 +33,9 @@ Enter the following information:
**Transport** TCP - Standard *Select Standard or Encrypted*
**Peer Certificate Authority** *When using SSL Encryption, select the CA*
**Protocol version** 3 *Select protocol version*
**Bind credentials** cn=testusr,CN=Users,
User DN: DC=opnsense,DC=local *Enter your credentials*
**Bind credentials**
User DN: cn=testusr,CN=Users, *Enter your credentials*
DC=opnsense,DC=local
Password: secret *alway use a strong password*
**Search scope**
Level: Entire Subtree *Select Entire Subtree to retrieve all*
@ -95,13 +96,13 @@ Click on the cloud import icon to start importing users.
A new form will be show with the individual users, select the ones you like to import.
Step 4 - Update ldap user privileges
Step 4 - Update LDAP user privileges
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Now if you go to :menuselection:`System --> Access --> Users` you will see all users including the
newly imported ldap users. You can create a specific group for these users to
newly imported LDAP users. You can create a specific group for these users to
easily manage the privileges or use one of your earlier created groups.
When opening a ldap user (edit) via the pecil icon right next to the name, you will
When opening a LDAP user (edit) via the pecil icon right next to the name, you will
notice the difference as the **User Distinguished name** will be shown from the
LDAP server, just like this:

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