Administrator's Guide

Figure 3-19 Novell authentication
HP DSS
SERVER
Novell NDS
Novell NDS
(DSMP-encrypted)
6. Authentication user's
e-mail address
Novell API-encrypted
Novell API-encrypted
4. LDAP query
Novell NDS configuration
When setting up Novell NDS authentication on the Authentication tab, the Search Root text box is
typically left blank. Then, on the Device configuration Authentication tab, information is provided
about the Default NDS Tree and Default NDS Context. When users log in at the device, the default
NDS tree and context are shown on the login screen, and the user can edit them if necessary.
LDAP bind
This section contains the following topics:
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LDAP bind methods
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Search root
LDAP bind methods
Authentication can be performed by using Microsoft Windows, an LDAP server, or Novell NetWare.
The authentication process also retrieves the user's e-mail address, so that the sender's address is
automatically supplied in the From: text box when the e-mail is sent. Because the address cannot be
changed or erased, users are prevented from sending e-mail using a fictitious return address.
E-mail retrieval is carried out by connecting to a local LDAP server using one of four possible bind
methods. The following table outlines the types of LDAP bind methods that are used for DSS.
Table 3-12 Authentication bind methods
Bind method Description Can be used by
Anonymous The selected LDAP server does not require user credentials to gain
access to the LDAP database
Windows
Novell
ENWW Configuration 53