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Query LDAP

The Query LDAP action allows the workflow to query a LDAP compliant data source such as Microsoft Active Directory. This action is for advanced users.

To use the workflow action:

  • Locate the action in Workflow Actions Toolbox (located on the left hand-side);
    • Click on the Category listings to reveal the actions; OR
    • Search for the action using a keyword.
  • Select the action, drag it onto the design canvas and drop it onto a design pearl.

Alternatively

  • Left-clicking the pearl, mouse-over Insert Action and then the Categories to reveal the actions, click the required action from the list.

To change the settings used by the action:

  • On the action’s title click the down arrow to activate a drop-down
  • Select Configure; OR
  • Double-click the action's icon.

For more information on the other options in the drop-down, please refer to the Getting started with the Nintex Workflow designer.



Action Settings

LDAP Path

To configure the LDAP Path, refer to the LDAP Picker for more information.

Query

Select the LDAP query to run. The query can be added manually or use the Inserting reference fields to include runtime values in the query.

Property to retrieve

The property to retrieve for the item found. More than one property may be retrieved. To specify the property to retrieve:

  1. Enter the desired property in the Property to retrieve box.
  2. Click the Add button and the property will appear below the Property to retrieve.
  3.  Specify a workflow variable to store the value of the property to be retrieved.

Advanced Options 

Authentication type

Specify the method used to authenticate to the LDAP server.

Search scope

Determines how the query should behave. The default search scope is 'Sub tree'. Details of each scope are as follows:

  • Base: Limits the search to the base object, the result contains the maximum of one object.
  • One level: Searches the immediate child objects of the base object, excluding the base object.
  • Sub tree: Searches the whole sub tree, including the base object and all its child objects.

Perform paged query

Check to specify that paging should be enabled on the result set. Enabling this option may help if the query result set does not contain all expected results. Note: This option is not supported in all environments.