Re: evolution and LDAP
michael wrote:
> 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
This one worked well for me:
http://www.brennan.id.au/20-Shared_Address_Book_LDAP.html
You can skip the "Basic Configuration" section on Debian.
Another (I have not used):
http://www.sudleyplace.com/LDAP/index.en.html
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