Package netscape.ldap

Interface LDAPBind

All Known Implementing Classes:
LDAPSaslBind
public interface LDAPBind
Performs explicit bind processing on a referral. A client may specify an instance of this class for use on a single operation (through the LDAPConstraints object) or all operations (through LDAPConnection.setOption()). It is typically used to control the authentication mechanism used on implicit referral handling.

  • Method Summary

    Modifier and Type
    Method
    Description
    void
    bind(LDAPConnection conn)
    This method is called by LDAPConnection when authenticating.

  • Method Details

    • bind

      void bind(LDAPConnection conn) throws LDAPException
      This method is called by LDAPConnection when authenticating. An implementation of LDAPBind may access the host, port, credentials, and other information in the LDAPConnection in order to decide on an appropriate authentication mechanism.
      The bind method can also interact with a user or external module.
      Parameters:
      conn - an established connection to an LDAP server
      Throws:
      LDAPException
      See Also: