Address book configuration [LDAP] on Evolution

Select new address book creation using LDAP from the Contacts tab.

General Tab -
Name : My LDAP [Any Name]
Server :
Port : 389
Encryption : No Encryption
Login method : Using DN
Login :

Details tab -
DC=xxxx,DC=xxxx,DC=xxxx [This can be searched by evolution search button over there]
Search scope : Sub
Search Filter :(objectclass=*)


Edit > Prefs > Auto-completion -
Select check box for : Always show addressses of the autocompleted contact
Enable the check box for LDAP server [with the name defined at the time of creation as 'My LDAP' under general tab].

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