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LDAP Test Parameters

Connects to any directory service supporting an LDAP interface and checks whether the directory service is available within response bounds and provides the correct lookup to a known entity. Required input: base, scope and filter.

Credential/Configuration Settings

Entered with the specific test.

Test Parameters

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Field

Description

Test Name

Enter/modify the name of the test.

Interval

Use the drop-down menu to specify the interval at which Traverse executes the test.

Thresholds (warn/critical)

Enter/modify the threshold levels that cause the test to change to (a state of) Warning or Critical, respectively.

Units

Set to "ms" (milliseconds) by default.

Action Profile

Use the drop-down menu to select an action profile for the test. See Administrator Configured Action Profiles and Thresholds for more information.

Password

Enter your LDAP password.

Filter

Enter the LDAP objects against which you want to execute the test.

Base

Enter the base distinguished name (DN) of the LDAP directory against which you want to execute the test.

Scope

Select stating point and depth from the base DN for the test. Select one of the following:

  • Object: Indicate searching only the entry at the base DN, resulting in only that entry being returned (if it also meets the search filter criteria).
  • One Level: Indicate searching all entries one level under the base DN, but not including the base DN.
  • Subtree: Indicate searching of all entries at all levels under and including the specified base DN.

Username

Enter your LDAP username.

Port

Enter the port on which to execute the test. The default LDAP port is 389.