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Title
"Could not open connection to server" when creating a Directory Connector -
Description
Unable to create a Directory Connector using the required name format of NotesAdmin or NotesAdmin/NotesDomain. When clicking Next the connector fails to connect to Domino with the error "Could not open connection to server" -
Cause
The Domino LDAP settings for "DN Required on Bind?" is set to Yes. -
Resolution
When creating a Directory Connector, the Domino Server Username field requires the distinguished name format when "DN Required on Bind?" is enabled.
Example: cn=Notes Admin/ou=City/o=NotesDomain
WORKAROUND
Disable the Domino LDAP settings for "DN Required on Bind?" by setting it to No.
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Additional Information
The following IBM articles cover LDAP settings for "DN Required on Bind?" https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/en/SSKTMJ_9.0.1/admin/conf_customizingtheldapserviceconfiguration_c.html https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/en/SSKTMJ_9.0.1/admin/conf_requiringdistinguishedlogonnamesforldapnameandpas_t.html