The OpenLDAP Client and Multiple DNS Records

[Tim Gustafson <tjg@soe.ucsc.edu>]

Hi,

How does the OpenLDAP client library handle multiple A records being returned for a DNS query for an LDAP server?

That is to say, if "host ldap" returns 1.1.1.1, 2.2.2.2 and 3.3.3.3, will the OpenLDAP client library only connect to 1.1.1.1?  If a connection to 1.1.1.1 fails, will it try 2.2.2.2 and then 3.3.3.3?

Basically we're trying to achieve redundant servers and load balancing using a round-robin-style DNS entry.

Tim Gustafson
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