We're looking for forum software that will integrate with our enterprise LDAP/Active Directory server. We do not want users to manage multiple user accounts. Is LDAP integration available or planned?

Thanks

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Hi, iam the german trabnslator for this forum.

I think this is not in planning. But please until chris had answered

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Greetings,
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chris: Cedarrapidsboy: For LDAP authentication, contact me. We have it as an unreleased module. Posted: Wednesday May. 16, 2007.Info

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Thanks, Trinest.

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trinest: PM sent.

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Does anyone have trinest's nextBBS LDAP update?

I've PM'd trinest, so I'm hoping I'll get a link to download it

If anyone else alreday has it can they please send me a link to download

I'm happy to help test this update

Many thanks

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Quick update: I believe that I will be able to check in the LDAP extension by the end of the week-end. I like my rewritten version much better than the 'proof of concept' code that was originally there.

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Thanks for the update Chris...looking forward to the release

PM me if you're looking for alpha/beta testers

Thanks again

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LDAP authentication is available in the latest trunk check-in.
It is based on a new type of extension called 'auth'

Currently it is limited to checking that username/password can log in to an ldap server and if so, maintain a local profile in nbbs.
It is possible to setup in the ACP:
- server name or URI
- server port
- User RDN pattern (eg. cn=$1,dc=nextbbs,dc=com)
- Protocol level (2 or 3)

This should be picked up by tonight's nightly build.

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Hi Chris,

I downloaded and installed the nightly build today with the new LDAP functionality (version 0.47)

First of all, thanks for your time on this!

A few points that I've noted:

I ran the install as an upgrade on a development copy of a vanilla 0.46 install
I can see the new LDAP options when in the ACP and choose "View All Settings"
I couldn't see where the new ACP option for entering the LDAP properties was located

Looking in the database though, it's clear that the new LDAP properties are stored in bb_config

For comparison I have WordPressMu  installed with a php LDAP plugin which requires the following parameters

 

I have WordpressMu installed and working with LDAP as expected

It appears that your LDAP implementation only provides for an anonymous bind connection

Would you be able to make a change to the source to support username/password authentication to access LDAP?

By the way, thanks again for your time on this!

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nBBS should support non-anonymous LDAP binding but there is no need for a dedicated user at this point because we only provide authentication.
What are you using that User DN for?

Authentication itself:
Have you checked in ACP->Users->User Settings? You should find two sections called 'auth' where you define how your users should authenticate.

Cheers,
-C.

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Also, am I right to assume that 'Linux or Windows LDAP' means: 'Standard LDAP or ActiveDirectory'?

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chris wrote:

Also, am I right to assume that 'Linux or Windows LDAP' means: 'Standard LDAP or ActiveDirectory'?

 

Hi Chris, your assumption is correct!

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chris wrote:

nBBS should support non-anonymous LDAP binding but there is no need for a dedicated user at this point because we only provide authentication. What are you using that User DN for? Authentication itself: Have you checked in ACP->Users->User Settings? You should find two sections called 'auth' where you define how your users should authenticate. Cheers, -C.

Thanks Chris. I can see the LDAP properties under ACP->Users->User Settings as you've described.

I've sent you a PM in response to your first query. Let me know what you think?

Thanks again

 

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