CheckPoint Exam 156-315.81 Topic 4 Question 37 Discussion

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Question #: 37
Topic #: 4

Fill in the blanks: Default port numbers for an LDAP server is ________________ for standard connections and SSL connections.

A443,389

B636; 8080

C290; 3389

D389; 636
LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) operates over different ports, with each serving a specific purpose. Port389is the default port for unsecured LDAP connections or LDAP with StartTLS, which upgrades the connection to use TLS (Transport Layer Security) for encryption.On the other hand, port636is used for LDAP over SSL/TLS, often referred to as LDAPS (LDAP Secure), where communication is encrypted from the start of the connection1.

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LDAP Ports Explained: Configuring Standard, StartTLS, and LDAPS Connections

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ServerFault discussion on LDAP server authentication ports

by Arletta at Apr 23, 2024, 10:13 PM

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Alyce

4 days ago

Yes, Port 389 is for unsecured LDAP connections or LDAP with StartTLS, while Port 636 is for LDAP over SSL/TLS.

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Alyce

5 days ago

Does LDAP operate over different ports for different purposes?

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Alyce

6 days ago

The default port number for standard connections is 389, and for SSL connections is 636.

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Alyce

7 days ago

What are the default port numbers for an LDAP server?

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