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> # Advanced Search of Users and Groups

> This dialog provides additional fields for refining your search. Use the pull-down menus to choose an attribute and operator, then enter a search term.

> Start searching from. This line displays the hostname, port, and base entry from which the server will begin searching. The search will look in this entry and all entries below it. Note that the search operation will not follow any referrals from this base entry or within its subtree.

> Search (field). Specify the type of entries you wish to target in your search.

> where. Choose an attribute and an operator, then enter a search term in the text field. The following attributes are available:

> - cn - The user or group's full name (common name).

> - sn - The last name (surname) of a user.

> - givenname - The first name (given name) of a user.

> - objectclass - An object class appearing in the user or group entry.

> - o - An organization defined in the user or group entry (not in the DN).

> - ou - An organizational unit defined in the user or group entry (not in the DN).

> - l - A locality defined in the user or group entry (not in the DN).

> - uid - The user ID in a user entry.

> - mail - The e-mail address of a user.

> - telephonenumber - The telephone number of a user.

> The search operator determines when an entry is part of the results:

> - contains - The search term appears anywhere in the value of the chosen attribute.

> - equals - The search term matches the chosen attribute's value exactly.

> - does not equal - The search term does not match the value of the chosen attribute.

> More. Click to add an additional attribute, operator, and search term.

> Fewer. Click to remove the bottom-most attribute, operator, and search term.

> Search (button). Click this button to begin searching. Pressing Return or Enter in this dialog will also begin the search.

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