[Koha] LDAP Authentication

[Sabine Grabner]

Even though the LDAP attribute is "givenName" I have to use  
"givenname"  in the configuration to make it work.


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> Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 14:29:29 -0400
> From: "Scott Owen" <sowen at edzone.net>
> Subject: Re: [Koha] LDAP Authentication
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> What you are describing, is exactly when the firstname is not mapped  
> correctly.
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> I would:
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> 1. Verify that the field can be populated. To do the I would hard  
> code a generic firstname in the field.
> ie: <firstname    is=""    >John</firstname>
> This should always populate the firstname field (in borrowers) with  
> "John".
>
> 2. Use a tool like the Softera LDAP browser to make sure you can  
> browse the LDAP directory, and that the user you browse with has  
> "read" rights to that attribute.
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> 3. Double check that you are using the correct attribute mapping.  
> The softera LDAP browser will show the LDAP mapping, depending on  
> your directory this could be different. In my case (Novell eDir) I  
> must use the "givenname" attribute.
>
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