> I run a query using Softerra's LDAP browser in order to discover the
> root LDAP folder...
Without delving into any more of the details, suffice it to say that
the ILDAP daemon before version 8.1 (which was just released) was not
really LDAPv3 compliant and presented many similar problems for those
looking to integrate the service with third-party, RFC-compliant LDAP
lookups. Hacks were made available for specific versions of specific
mail clients, but it's still pretty much a dog.
For LDAP access to the IMail userbase before 8.1, the most reliable
method is to use IMail's Active Directory integration and query using
AD's robust LDAP support. Note that this doesn't mean you have to use
AD anywhere but on the IMail server itself; you could set up the
server as a DC in an isolated AD domain of its own just to get LDAP
for your set of mail users.
In 8.1, Ipswitch has taken the very smart step of bundling the
well-regarded OpenLDAP for LDAP support. I don't kow if the kinks are
worked out as yet, but when they are this should be a trustworthy
solution for querying IMail from third-party apps.
--Sandy
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