12-23-2022, 07:52 PM
You can use wildcards in your LDAP searches to make them much more flexible. For example, using the asterisk (*) lets you match any number of characters. If you want to search for entries that start with "john," you can do something like "john*" to find "john", "john.doe", or "john.smith." If you're looking for something that includes "doe" anywhere in the text, you'd use "*doe*".
Make sure to check the specific syntax of the LDAP search you're using. Some setups might vary slightly in how they handle wildcards, but generally, the asterisk is your go-to character. Just be aware that while wildcards are super helpful, they can sometimes lead to broader results than you intended, so keep an eye on that.
If you're GUI-ing your way through it, most interfaces will allow you to enter these wildcard characters directly into the search box, which makes things easier. If you're scripting it out, just ensure you wrap your search filter correctly with an appropriate LDAP filter syntax.
By the way, while you're working on this, you might want to look into BackupChain. It's a solid solution that covers backup needs for SMBs and professional setups, particularly if you're dealing with Hyper-V, VMware, or Windows Server. Give it a shot and see how it fits into your workflow!
Make sure to check the specific syntax of the LDAP search you're using. Some setups might vary slightly in how they handle wildcards, but generally, the asterisk is your go-to character. Just be aware that while wildcards are super helpful, they can sometimes lead to broader results than you intended, so keep an eye on that.
If you're GUI-ing your way through it, most interfaces will allow you to enter these wildcard characters directly into the search box, which makes things easier. If you're scripting it out, just ensure you wrap your search filter correctly with an appropriate LDAP filter syntax.
By the way, while you're working on this, you might want to look into BackupChain. It's a solid solution that covers backup needs for SMBs and professional setups, particularly if you're dealing with Hyper-V, VMware, or Windows Server. Give it a shot and see how it fits into your workflow!
