How to Establish an SSL Connection Using LDAP Browser 2.

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download and install the Netscape web browser version 4.x.

   Note that it's vital to use version
   4.x
   - later version like 5+ or Firefox use newer certificate store format which is incompatible with the version used by LDAP Browser
   2.x.
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   Step 2: Run the Netscape browser.

   , For example:
   192.168.234.33 or ldap.mycompany.com. sslport
   - A TCPIP port number used by your server to accept SSL connections.
   
   Usually his port number is
   636. , Follow the instructions provided there and accept the server certificate for this and future sessions. ,,,,, Press Apply. , Press Apply. ,
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   Step 3: Open URL: https://yourserver:sslport/

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   Step 4: where: yourserver - Your LDAP server address

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   Step 5: provided it is an IP or host name.

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   Step 6: You'll see the Netscape Certificate Name Check window.

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   Step 7: Close the Netscape browser

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   Step 8: Copy the key3.db and cert7.db files from the Netscape user profile directory to the LDAP Administrator or LDAP Browser root directory.

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   Step 9: Restart LDAP Administrator or LDAP Browser.

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    Step 10: Open the server profile.

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    Step 11: Change Port number at the General tab.

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    Step 12: Check the Try to use SSL box at the LDAP Settings tab.

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    Step 13: Press OK.

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