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Re: evolution and LDAP



On Thu, 2007-06-14 at 14:00 -0400, Roberto D'Oliveira wrote:
> OK, OpenLDAP allows anonymous connections for reading by default, but
> it doesn't allow writes on the tree, you have to specify rights on
> slapd.conf (WHO can do WHAT on WHERE).  Aditional, you have to think
> that maybe isn't a good idea allow to everybody write on your LDAP
> tree (Can you imagine the conflicts betwen the users?). Usually, LDAP
> is used like a read-only address book (only the administrator is who
> have writing rights).
> 

That makes sense. Unfortunately I've never used LDAP before so I've no
idea what I need to do. I've played with slapd.conf but haven't got
anywhere (and do I need to create an empty LDAP file initially?)...
again, ptrs to an idiots' guide would be most welcome

michael



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