[Bug 237115] Re: nscd: nss_ldap: server is unavailable

[Jelmer Jaarsma]

I'm having this problem as well, although for me it's not limited to GDM
(not sure if it is for the reporter).

auth.log has this entry when the problem is exhibited:
Jul 15 15:20:43 ******** nscd: nss_ldap: could not search LDAP server - Server is unavailable

Symptoms:
A lookup on the current user will fail, resulting in several problems: Not able to lock the desktop (dbus connection seems to fail), not able to use gnome-terminal (it will report the user as "I have no name" and shout "You don't exist, please go away!" at every command)

Our system setup:
libnss-ldap for passwd/shadow/group lookups in Active Directory (Windows Server 2003-R2 / 2008)
libpam-krb5 for authentication

libnss-ldap uses a dedicated user when called as root
(rootbinddn/passwd) and when called as mortal user it uses sasl for
kerberos authenticated ldap lookups)

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nscd: nss_ldap: server is unavailable
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/237115
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