As an Admin, you can set up a secure (SSL) LDAP connection in Jatheon cCore by enabling SSL Authentication and installing the LDAP server certificate.

Affected Version: cCore 1.1.26 and up

Enable SSL on the LDAP connection

1. Log in and go to the Admin menu in the bottom left corner.
2. Go to the User Management section and select the LDAP tab.

You'll see the list of all existing LDAP connections.

3. For the LDAP connection, set the port to 636 (the standard value for secured LDAP access; adjust if necessary).
4. Select the SSL Authentication option.

5. Save the connection.
6. Refresh the connection list.

The Get SSL Certificate button should be enabled for this connection.

Download the LDAP server certificate

1. Click Get SSL Certificate.

If the connection parameters are set properly, the LDAP server certificate appears in a new window.

2. Click Save to download the server certificate as a file to your local machine.

Install the certificate

1. Go to the System/SSL Certificates page.

2. In the Import root certificate section, click Choose File and browse for the downloaded certificate file.
3. Click Upload.
4. Click Import.
5. Click Restart Web Server.
6. Go back to the LDAP Connections page and test the secure LDAP connection.

If everything is configured, the test should be successful.

If you need to add additional certificates, use the Import intermediate certificate option and set a unique alias.

Related articles

• How to Configure the LDAP Connection on Jatheon cCore
• How to Install the SSL Certificate
• How to Restart the Web Interface, Shut Down and Reboot the Jatheon cCore Appliance

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