> Is there any subtle difference between these two kind of bindings? ... like the GUI is using a LDAPv2 bind, which slapd by default doesn't allow? Have a look at the "allow" directive in slapd.conf(5). p. -- Pierangelo Masarati mailto:pierangelo.masarati@sys-net.it SysNet - via Dossi,8 27100 Pavia Tel: +390382573859 Fax: +390382476497