How do you use Softerra LDAP browser to view LDAP information for company or individuals?

Question

How do you use Softerra LDAP browser to view LDAP information for company or individuals?

Symptoms

You are unable to view LDAP structure tree or see the mail variables/LDAP attributes for end users.

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Links to download the free Softerra LDAP Browser:

• http://www.ldapbrowser.com/ 
• http://www.ldapbrowser.com/download.htm 

1. Download and install the application on your workstation or LDAP/AD server.
2. Start up the Softerra LDAP browser and create a new profile.
   
   • File > New Profile.
   • Provide a name like "ldapserver".
3. Enter IP address/hostname of the Domain Controller or LDAP server in the "host" section.
4. Use either "389" or "3268" for the port.
5. The "Base DN" can be left blank.
6. For the "User DN", enter in your work email address.
7. Enter in the corresponding password.
8. When it prompts for the "Connection Options", you can click on "Finish" at the bottom.
9. At this point, the left-side of the application shows your directory structure for the LDAP/Active directory server.
10. Click on the container that contains the user schema to view the different attributes/variables.
11. You can also export the user information in a LDIF file. This file may be viewed via a text editor like Notepad or Wordpad.
    
    • Go to File > LDIF Export to export the user LDIF to your workstation.