The BA Insight LDAP Connector for Search facilitates the integration of content from LDAP-compliant directory services—including Active Directory, OpenLDAP, OpenDJ, and ViewDS—into a unified enterprise search index alongside other content repositories. LDAP, the widely used protocol for accessing directory services, enables rapid retrieval of information across objects such as Groups, Locations, Organizations, and People.
This connector works with SharePoint Search, Azure AI Search, Elasticsearch, Amazon Kendra, AWS OpenSearch, and Solr to enable seamless retrieval and discovery of directory-managed data within enterprise search platforms, providing a single consolidated search experience.
Problems LDAP Connector for Search Solves
Fragmented access to directory service data outside of internal applications.
Difficulty consolidating user, group, and organizational data for search and analytics.
Lack of integration between identity stores and enterprise search systems.
Maintaining security and compliance while surfacing directory information broadly.
Benefits LDAP Connector for Search Delivers
Unified Search Access to LDAP Directory Data
Brings LDAP directory data into unified search alongside broader enterprise content.
Broad Compatibility with Leading LDAP Directories
Supports multiple LDAP-compliant directories including Active Directory and OpenLDAP.
Rich Metadata Discovery for People, Groups, and Locations
Enables rich metadata discovery of directory objects such as people, groups, locations, and more.
Seamless Integration with Major Enterprise Search Platforms
Integrates easily with SharePoint, Azure AI Search, Elasticsearch, Amazon OpenSearch, and Solr.
Streamlined Identity-Based Search and Governance
Enhances organizational efficiency by simplifying identity-based data retrieval and governance.
Key Features of the LDAP Connector for Search
Key Features of the LDAP Connector for Search
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Secure Access
Secure Access
Complies with security models of LDAP directories to protect sensitive identity information.
This connector enables organizations to unlock directory-based identity and organizational insights within enterprise search, centralizing access and boosting productivity.
FAQ
FAQ
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Yes, it respects directory security policies during indexing and search.
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Active Directory, OpenLDAP, OpenDJ, ViewDS, and others.
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Utilizes scheduled full and incremental crawls for ongoing synchronization.
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SharePoint (Online/On-Premises), Azure AI Search, Elasticsearch, AWS Elasticsearch, Solr, and more.
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No client software installation is required; the connector operates securely with authorized access.