LDAP parallel searches with multiple DN

andrew_roberts

Hi, the PHP manual states that you can use an array to create a search with multiple DN values.

I am building a web based staff directory using PHP/LDAP/AD and need to search two areas/folders/directories within AD.

At the moment I make two independent ldap_searches and ldap_get_entries. I then attempt to paste them together. The result - the smaller output overwrites some of the larger output (or vice versa depending on which entries/array I call first).

I either need the answer/code to amalgamate the arrays properly. Or follow the wise words of the php manual which mentions parallel searches are possible by using arrays. How do I construct this array? I have tried... but failed.

My first attempt threw back issues with expecting a string value... so where does the array go? First attempt...

search = ldap_search(ds, array("dn1","dn2"), filter);

Perhaps the array needs to be the whole ldap_search function?

search = ldap_search(array("ds,dn1,filter","ds,dn2,filter"));

As you can see i'm completely lost! Throw your ideas/solutions this way please!

andrew_roberts

I've just been reading about merging of arrays and this looks like a quickfix to my problem. In fact, I have been using the syntax for appending one array with the other without even knowing so :queasy:

Currently:

ldap_get_entries = get_entries1 + get_entries2

I shall try:

ldap_get_entries = array_merge(get_entries1, get_entries2)

Even if this fixes my whole problem it would be interesting to find out what the php manual means by parallel searches can be done using arrays! I can find no examples on the web!

Ta,

Andrew