How to search users in #ldap using #ldapsearch in #Linux

 

To search for users in LDAP using ldapsearch, follow these steps:

1.       Open a terminal or command prompt.

2.       Type the following command:

ldapsearch -x -H <LDAP server URI> -D "<bind DN>" -w "<bind password>" -b "<search base>" -s sub "<search filter>"

Replace the values in angle brackets with the appropriate values for your LDAP server, bind DN, bind password, search base, and search filter.

For example:

ldapsearch -x -H ldap://ldap.example.com -D "cn=admin,dc=example,dc=com" -w "password" -b "ou=people,dc=example,dc=com" -s sub "(objectClass=person)"

This command searches for all users (persons) in the "ou=people,dc=example,dc=com" subtree of the LDAP server with the specified bind DN and password.

3.       Press Enter to execute the command.

4.       If the search is successful, the LDAP server returns a list of matching entries in LDIF format. You can use grep or other tools to filter and display the results as needed.

 

!!! Note: Depending on your LDAP server and search filter, you may need to adjust the command options or syntax to get the desired results. Consult your LDAP server documentation or seek assistance from a qualified LDAP administrator if you encounter problems or errors. !!!!