+++ This bug was initially created as a clone of Bug #254171 +++ Description of problem: Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): 254-2 How reproducible: always Steps to Reproduce: 1. configure nsswitch.conf to use ldap and a DNS record of the form _ldap._tcp.domain.name to point to the ldap server 2. omit uri and hostname from /etc/ldap.conf 3. getent passwd Actual results: the ldap server is not contacted and no entries show up Expected results: the ldap server is queried and entries show up
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An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on the solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0389.html
http://cvs.devel.redhat.com/cgi-bin/cvsweb.cgi/tests/nss_ldap/nss_ldap/bz254172/