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ldap_search &
dereferencing
The deref parameter of ldap_search determines how the LDAP
libraries will handle alias objects they encounter during the search.
The value of deref is one of four constants. The default value of deref
is LDAP_DEREF_NEVER.
Constant
LDAP_DEREF_NEVER
LDAP_DEREF_SEARCHING
LDAP_DEREF_FINDING
LDAP_DEREF_ALWAYS
Description
Aliases are not derefenced, default.
Dereference aliases during the search,
but not when locating the base object
of the search.
Dereference aliases when locating the
base object, but not during the search.
Aliases are always dereferenced.