Integrating Zimbra with Active Directory allows you to manage users from one central location, making the process seamless and efficient. Here are the steps:
1. Open Zimbra Admin Console: Launch your web browser and open the Zimbra Admin Console. Enter your admin username and password to log in.
1. Configure Domain: Go to “Configuration” and click on “Domains”. Then, click on “New” to add a new domain.
1. Enter Domain Information: In the pop-up window, enter the necessary details including domain name, notes, and status. Click “Next.”
1. Configure Authentication: Go to the “Authentication” tab and choose “Active Directory” from the “Authentication Mechanism” dropdown.
1. Enter AD Details: Enter your Active Directory details such as the AD server name or IP address, port, search base, bind DN, and bind password. The bind DN and password will be used to connect to the AD server.
1. LDAP Filter: Create an LDAP filter to pull out specific details from AD.
1. Test Connection: Click on “Test” to verify if the connection is successful. If it is, click “Finish.”
1. Import Accounts: Go to “Home > Manage” and click on the domain you just added. From there, you can choose to import accounts or set up automatic synchronization.
1. Set Sync Schedule: If you opt for automatic synchronization, you will need to specify the synchronization schedule.
1. Save Changes: Click “OK” to save all changes and exit.
Please note that the paths and options may vary slightly depending on the version of Zimbra you are using, but the steps outlined above should serve as a good guideline for integrating Zimbra with Active Directory.
