What is difference between LDAP via MID server or LDAP via VPN Tunnel?

[Vivek Verma]

Thank You!

[JimmieOdelius · Accepted solution]

Hi Soulpancake.

LDAP integration via a MID-server requires you to install a java application called MID-server. This is usually done in the same network as the domain controller that the LDAP integration will be pointed towards.

The MID-server collects all the records required from the AD and then sends them to the ServiceNow instance.

When you set up an LDAP integration via a VPN tunnel the communication is initiated by the ServiceNow instance directly to the AD.

For more in-depth information you can read the official ServiceNow documentation:

https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/jakarta-platform-administration/page/integrate/ldap/concept/c_LDAPIntegrationViaMIDServer.html

https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/geneva-servicenow-platform/page/integrate/ldap/concept/c_LDAPIntegration.html

https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/geneva-servicenow-platform/page/integrate/ldap/reference/r_SecureLDAPConnections.html