LDAP Server error -3253

[Bruce Meyer]

Due to security constraints where I work, I can't connect directly to
the exchange server.

We have Entourage users set up to our OWA using DAV over SSL.
Email works perfectly, and reliably.

The only thing we I haven't gotten working yet is the Directory
lookups.

Using the settings that we use in Outlook, and various Linux clients,
Directory lookups don't work with Entourage.

I have the following items configured:


Public Folders Server (nothing)
LDAP server: the hostname.domain.name of the server.
This server requires me to login (selected)
This LDAP server requires a secure connection (SSL) (selected)
Override default LDAP port (636)

I had to enter the override as for some reason, even though over ride
was not selected, the value that was in it (3389) was being used. I
have confirmed it is now using 636.

Maximum numbers of results to return (1,000)
Search base (o=the.correct.search.base)

Nothing else is configured as fas as this (Edit Account, Advanced)
window is concerned.

 

[William Smith [MVP]]

Public Folders Server (nothing)
LDAP server: the hostname.domain.name of the server.
This server requires me to login (selected)
This LDAP server requires a secure connection (SSL) (selected)
Override default LDAP port (636)

I had to enter the override as for some reason, even though over ride
was not selected, the value that was in it (3389) was being used. I
have confirmed it is now using 636.

Maximum numbers of results to return (1,000)
Search base (o=the.correct.search.base)

Nothing else is configured as fas as this (Edit Account, Advanced)
window is concerned.

Hi Bruce!

No other servers are responsible for browsing the GAL other than what
you see in the LDAP area.

For Exchange GAL browsing you must connect directly to a Global Catalog
server, which is a Windows Domain Controller. The information you're
providing seems far out of whack.

Try the basic setup:

LDAP server: address of a global catalog server
This server requires me to log in: On
SSL: off
Override port: off
Search base: leave empty

LDAP over SSL will use port 636. You do not need to select the override
port and adjust that.

Your Search base is not complete. It should be in the basic form of:

ou=Mail Users,dc=domain,dc=com

Of course, your organizational units and domains will differ but you
must at least specify the domains.

Hope this helps!

--

bill

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