Connecting to LDAP using SSL from within the vRealize Orchestrator (formerly known as vCenter Orchestrator) Configuration page fails with the error: simple bind failure.
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Article ID: 337423
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Products
VMware Aria Suite
Issue/Introduction
Symptoms:
Cannot connect to LDAP using SSL (Active Directory or other Directory over SSL) from within the vRealize Orchestrator (formerly known as vCenter Orchestrator) Configuration page
Connecting to LDAP using SSL from within the vRealize Orchestrator Configuration page fails
You experience a bind failure when configuring vRealize Orchestrator
Environment
VMware vCenter Orchestrator 4.2.x
Cause
This issue may occur due to problems related to the issued certificates or service accounts for the vRealize Orchestrator configuration service.
Resolution
To resolve this issue:
Click the Network tab in Orchestrator Configuration.
Click the SSL Certificate tab.
Import the Root Certificate for your domain.
Click the Startup Options tab.
Click Restart the vCO configuration server.
Note: Rebooting the vRealize Orchestrator server itself does not resolve the issue.
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