After installing the server certificate into Active Directory, test that LDAPS was enabled.

To verify LDAPS in Active Directory

  1. Start the Active Directory Administration Tool (Ldp.exe):

    1. Select Start > Windows System > Run.
    2. Enter ldp.exe.
  2. Select Connection > Connect.
    The Connect dialog box appears.

  3. In the Server field, enter the domain controller to which you want to connect.

  4. In the Port field, enter 636.

  5. Click OK.