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How to Configure an LDAP User Directory Connection over SSL

Configuring an LDAP user directory connection over SSL requires that you configure SiteMinder to use your certificate database files.

Complete the following steps to configure the connection over SSL:

1. Before you configure a connection over SSL.
2. Install the NSS utility.
3. Create the certificate database files.
4. Add the root Certificate Authority (CA) to the certificate database.
5. Add the server certificate to the certificate database.
6. List the certifications in the certificate database.
7. Configure the user directory connection for SSL.
8. Point the Policy Server to the certificate database.
9. Verify the SSL connection.