Re: AW: Replication between different Versions of server

[Michael Ströder <michael@stroeder.com>]

Paul Jakma wrote:
> 
> ah ok... so there is a reason.
> 
> what reason is there for the ldap library to bind anonymously when
> following refferals. I bound to the original server with a valid dn
> for a reason, because i might want to change something.
> 
> the original server reffers me because it knows it can't handle a
> write.
> 
> so why not use the original bind dn when binding to the reffered
> server?

1. The original bind DN might not be valid at the referral target
host.
2. Hopefully credentials aren't saved for re-using them...

Your mileage may vary.

Ciao, Michael.