Ldap_sasl_bind(SIMPLE): Can't contact LDAP server (-1)

I am very much new to LDAP. I had installed openLDAP 2.4.7 on FreeBSD. I am trying to create the database using ldapadd.

/usr/local/bin/ldapadd -f /tmp/entries.ldif -x -D "cn=Manager,dc=my-domain,dc=com" -w secret.

But it throws the error like
ldap_sasl_bind(SIMPLE): Can't contact LDAP server (-1).

I am running it using one program ( PUTTY ) from remote PC which is having Win XP OS.

Give any clue to sole it.

Hi, Even i am experiencing the same error, did anyone get an answer to this.?


Regards,
Sid

you need to add -h hostname and if your not using the default port 389 then also add -p <port>

/usr/local/bin/ldapadd -x -h <hostname> -p <port> -D "cn=Manager,dc=my-domain,dc=com" -w secret -f /tmp/entries.ldif

Hi all!

This bind error "-1" occurs, when the default config file (/etc/ldap/ldap.conf) contains the default uri: "URI ldap://ldap.yourhost.yourdomain ldap://ldap-master.yourhost.yourdomain : port" . You have to hash-mark this line, and add this instead: "URI ldap://127.0.0.1", so the query will find the correct data automatically, or at least in my case, this was the only solution that worked. Set this, and try ldapsearch -x. If it works, you only have to create groups, users, etc. If you do not want to secure your ldap it's a good idea to turn off the TLS request too, so add this line to ldap.conf :
"TLS_REQCERT never", if someone hadn't suggested before (I didn't read all the comments before). I hope it helps

KAMA3

I've forgot to mention, to check all the "dc=" data in /etc/ldap/slapd.conf. The correct form should be (f.e is your domain is example.com) "dc=example,dc=com" or (if it's server1.example,com) "dc=server1,dc=exapmle,dc=com", at every line it occurs.

Hi I installed Open LDAP on Windows XP version 2.4.24. I configured a slapd config file and when I try to connect to the LDAP via WebApplication Server Community Edition via the Admin Console I receive the error can't contact LDAP server (-1). What am I doing wrong PLEASE HELP!!!