Adding an LDAP client

This topic provides information on adding an LDAP client to the Message Networking system. An LDAP client represents a trusted server that can be used to perform directory queries and Message Networking system administration. For more information on Message Networking's LDAP interface, see LDAP overview.

To add an Avaya Modular Messaging remote machine:

1. Start at the Administration menu, and select Message Networking Administration > Remote Machine Administration > Add Remote Machine.
   The system displays the Add a New Machine page.
2. Type a name for the LDAP client in the New Machine Name field, and then click Next Step. For information on valid machine names, click the field name or Help on the Web-based administration page.
   A Machine Type field appears on the page.
3. Select LDAP Client from the Machine Type menu.
   The IP Address fields appear on the page.
4. In the IP Address field, type the IP address of the LDAP client. For information on valid IP addresses, click the field name or Help on the Web-based administration page.
5. Click Next Step.
   The Organization, Organization Unit, and Comments fields display on the page.
6. You can optionally enter information in these fields about the LDAP client. For information on completing the fields, click the field names or Help on the Web-based administration page.
7. Click Next Step.
   The Subscriber Update Type, LDAP Server, and LDAP Password fields display on the page.
8. Complete the fields. For information on completing the fields, click the field names or Help on the Web-based administration page.
9. Click Add this Machine to add the LDAP client to the Message Networking system.
10. Once the message displays that the parameters have been saved, click OK.

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