LDAP SSL support has been removed from the LDAP plugin version 7.3.0 onwards. The new version of LDAP plugins will support TLS connection instead. TLS support needs to be configured at the LDAP server level. This article focuses on how to confirm whether the connection is supported for SSL or TLS.

How to connect TLS connection in LDAP plugin

BW 6.x, BW CE 2.x

1. Download and install the latest version of Apache Active Directory Studio.

2. Configure the current LDAP connection by clicking - File -> New -> LDAP connection and configure the values in Network Parameter and Authentication Tabs.

3. In the Network parameter tab, check the Port Number and Encryption method selected.

For SSL connection the Port Number is 636 and the Encryption method is "Use SSL encryption(ldaps://)". Refer to image LDAPSSL.png for more details.

For TLS connection the Port Number is 389 and the Encryption method is "Use StartTLS extension". Refer to image LDAPTLS.png for more details.

4. Now test the connection by clicking the "Check Network parameters" button. If the connection is successful, check if LDAP data is visible by starting the connection.

If the test results are successful, configure the LDAP plugin connection in BW with the same details as above. Refer to image LDAP_plugin_connection.png for more details.