• Enable LDAP over SSL (LDAPS) for Microsoft Active Directory servers

    Microsoft active directory servers will default to offer LDAP connections over unencrypted connections (boo!).

    The steps below will create a new self signed certificate appropriate for use with and thus enabling LDAPS for an AD server. Of course the "self-signed" portion of this guide can be swapped out with a real vendor purchased certificate if required.

    Steps have been tested successfully with Windows Server…