The Global Address List (GAL) is configured on a per-domain basis. The GAL Configuration Wizard directs you through the steps to configure GAL
GAL is configured when a new domain is created and can be edited from the Domain toolbar.
To edit the GAL configuration for a domain, select the domain, and click Configure GAL.
Select the GAL mode, Internal, External, or Both. See Configure the Global Address List
Enter the value for the maximum results that
should be returned from a GAL search. The default is 100.
Note: The maximum results settings can also be set in Global Settings.
The value entered in Global Settings becomes the default for domains that
do not have this value explicit set.
If Internal is selected, the configuration is complete. Click Finish
to save the configuration.
If External or Both is selected, go to step 2.
For External, enter the type; select either LDAP or Active Directory.
In the LDAP URL:
field type the external LDAP URL. The external server port is 389.
If you check Use SSL, the server
port is 636.
To add additional LDAP servers, click Add. A new LDAP URL field displays.
In the LDAP filter: field, enter the search expression that is used.
The LDAP search base is configured by default. Click Next.
To use DN to bind to the external server, check
Use DN/Password
to bind to external server.
Enter the Bind DN
and Bind Password. Click Next.
The GAL Settings Summary page displays the information you entered. If the information is correct, to test the GAL settings, enter a name from the directory in the Please provide a search term field. Click Test.
The GAL Test Results page displays the test results. If the results failed, click Previous, to resolve the issues described in the Details text box. Click Finish, if the test past.