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I currently have Mac OS X Lion Server running from a MacMini and want to use it purely as an LDAP server for authentication for FreeNAS 8. I have FreeNAS setup and running on a VM, all features working correctly and as expected however I cannot connect to my LDAP server (MacMini).

Error message;

**Nss_ldap: could not search LDAP server – server is unavailable**

For LDAP service settings in FreeNAS, I know my Hostname and Base DN are correct (exact copies of what I set originally and ones that are shown in server:open directory overview) however I am unsure what to enter for Root bind DN, password and Suffix’s. I have researched into where I can find these out and other than following the FreeNAS examples it appears there is a way to find out within the Server Workgroup Manager specific to my settings – however this function is unavailable to me and cannot be ‘ticked’ to view for some strange reason.

Some forums explain how Root bind DN should be uid=admin, dc=… and others cn=admin, dc=… – I’m rather confused and would appreciate your help or advice with this.

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Did you manage to connect to the LDAP in the end? – freddy K. Jan 11 at 19:08
Hi freddy, no I didn't, I actually reorganised a few things and used FreeNAS for user accounts and storage for the time being until I sorted a long term solution. Although, I'm no longer working there so not my problem anymore! – Absolution Jan 12 at 8:52
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