Specifies the base portion of the distinguished name (DN) to limit LDAP queries to a specific subtree within the directory. Using a base DN helps narrow the search scope and improve query performance, especially on large LDAP servers.

Data Type

string

Default Value

""

Remarks

This property sets the starting point for LDAP searches by specifying the base DN. By limiting the search to a specific subtree, the number of entries examined is significantly reduced, which can greatly improve performance on large servers. The value should be a valid DN, such as "DC=example,DC=com", that represents the desired subtree. If left blank, the search scope is not restricted and applies to the entire directory.