Using the LDAP address book

LDAP is an abbreviation for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol. Using this interface users can access addresses stored in other programs. In the process, selected specific fields are displayed such as, e-mail addresses and phone numbers.

Using programs that support this service such as Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird, you can select addresses, users, or groups from CAS genesisWorld and use them as e-mail recipients.

• The e-mail address used is the default CAS genesisWorld e-mail address.
• Users and groups use the e-mail address entered in CAS genesisWorld.

LDAP has been designed for users who work with e-mail clients other than the CAS genesisWorld e-mail client.

Important information

• When accessing addresses via LDAP, any rights you might have set in CAS genesisWorld are taken into account. Users only get to see addresses if they have sufficient rights and permissions.
• Anonymous logons are not permitted.
• The LDAP server is included in the Standard Edition of CAS genesisWorld. So you do not need an additional license.
• Using LDAP you can display a maximum of 1,000 addresses from CAS genesisWorld.
• Depending on your infrastructure, you may be required to make additional settings for SSL and possess a certificate.

Working with LDAP

If you want to use LDAP, you have to install an LDAP capable program on your machine and set up an LDAP account. LDAP capable programs include Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird. Please contact your administrator for more information.

The different programs use the LDAP address book similarly. Using Microsoft Outlook as an example, you can see which functions are available in LDAP.

• Using LDAP with Microsoft Outlook from 2010

An additional function is available in Mozilla Thunderbird.

• Specifics of working with Mozilla Thunderbird