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Windows Mail

If you would like to check that your mail program is correctly set up for accessing Hermes, please see the page on configuring Windows Mail for Hermes

Note. The University LDAP Directory is only available to mail clients on computers on the Cambridge network. If you are away from Cambridge and wish to use the University LDAP Directory then you will need to use the VPDN service so that your computer appears to be on the Cambridge network. Alternatively you can use Hermes Webmail.

Note. If you intend to use the Lapwing wireless service you will not be able to use the LDAP Directory when you are connected through Lapwing. Lapwing does not allow insecure LDAP connections and the implementation of secure LDAP in Windows Mail does not currently work with the University LDAP Directory.

Configuring

  • In Windows Mail select the Tools menu then select Accounts
  • Select Add, then Directory Service, then Next
  • In the Internet Directory (LDAP) server field, type ldap.lookup.cam.ac.uk then select Next
  • On the next screen make sure that the option to 'check addresses using this directory service' is set to No (this is recommnended because selecting 'Yes' can have a serious impact on Windows Mail performance). Select Next
  • Select Finish
  • In the Internet Accounts window select the arrow by Directory Service to show the services you can configure
  • Select ldap.lookup.cam.ac.uk then Properties
  • On the General tab
    • you can enter a suitable name e, e.g. University directory to make it easy to recognize
    • Check that the Server name is set correctly (ldap.lookup.cam.ac.uk)
  • On the Advanced tab,
    • In the Search base field enter ou=people,o=University of Cambridge,dc=cam,dc=ac,dc=uk (be sure to type it exactly as it appears on this page).
  • Select OK then Close.

Using the LDAP Directory to find an address

  • Open a new message
  • Select To:
  • From the Select recipients window select the Find button
  • In the Look in: drop down menu select the name you have called your directory entry, e.g. University Directory or ldap.lookup.cam.ac.uk
  • In the People tab type the name (or part of the name) of the person you want to search for. It is better to use the family name and, where possible, use 4 or more characters as this will make the search more efficient. Select Find Now
  • If the search returns just the right person the entry will be highlighted. If the search returns a list of names, scroll down until you can highlight (single click) the correct name. Select To: to add the name and address to your message
  • Repeat this procedure until you have added all the required recipients to your message, then select OK.

Note: If you plan to use an address frequently you may want to add it to your contacts. To do this select Add to my contacts.