In Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) configuration, the Base Distinguished Name (Base DN) specifies the starting point in the directory tree where searches for user authentication and group information begin. It acts as the root of the LDAP directory structure for queries.
Defines the scope of LDAP searches for user authentication.
Helps locate users, groups, and other directory objects within the directory hierarchy.
Ensures that authentication requests are performed within the correct organizational unit (OU) or domain.
Example: If users are stored in ou=users,dc=example,dc=com, then the Base DN would be:
Key Role of Base DN in Authentication:dc=example,dc=com
When an authentication request is made, LDAP searches for user entries within this Base DN to validate credentials.
A. Path to the server containing the Directory.
Incorrect, because the server path (LDAP URL) is defined separately, usually in the format:
Why Other Options Are Incorrect:ldap://ldap.example.com:389
C. Name of the database.
Incorrect, because LDAP is not a traditional relational database; it uses a hierarchical structure.
D. Configuration file path.
Incorrect, as LDAP configuration files (e.g., slapd.conf for OpenLDAP) are separate from the Base DN and are used for server settings, not authentication scope.
IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) v2021.2 Administration References:
IBM Documentation: LDAP Authentication Configuration
IBM Cloud Pak for Integration - Configuring LDAP
Understanding LDAP Distinguished Names (DNs)
