Search the Knowledge BaseMicrosoft Outloook
Step 1.
Go to Account Settings
In Microsoft Office. Click on Tools → Account Settings
Step 2.
Click on New Address Book
Under Account Settings, select the tab labeled Address Book, and then click New...
Step 3.
Select LDAP
For the Directory or Address Book Type select Internet Directory Service (LDAP) and then click Next >
Step 4.
Enter the server Name
Enter edir.alaska.edu in the Server Name: box and then click on More Settings...
Step 5.
Click on the Search Tab
Confirm that the Port: is set to 389 and then click on the Search tab
NOTE: The Display Name can be changed to whatever you prefer as it will only affect how it appears in the Address Book
Step 6.
Enter the Search Base Information
Select Custom: for the Search Base and enter ou=people,dc=alaska,dc=edu
Click Apply and then Click OK
Step 7.
Finish
Click Next > and then click Finish
Congratulations! Your Outlook Email client is now configured to use EDIR
Using EDIR
Click on Tools → Address Book ... or press Ctrl + Shift + B to open the Address Book.
Select the drop down menu under Address Book and select your new EDIR one you just created!
Happy Searching!
NOTE: The name of the Address Book will be what ever you entered under step 5
