v.20.7New Feature

Added LDAP Authentication Support for Preconfigured Users

Added support of LDAP authentication for preconfigured users ("Simple Bind" method). #11234 (Denis Glazachev).
Added support for LDAP authentication of preconfigured users using the "Simple Bind" method in ClickHouse.

Why it matters

This feature enables ClickHouse to authenticate users via LDAP, allowing integration with existing directory services and centralizing user management. It enhances security and simplifies user authentication workflows by leveraging LDAP's authentication capabilities.

How to use it

To use LDAP authentication, configure preconfigured users with LDAP credentials and enable the "Simple Bind" method in the ClickHouse user configuration files. This involves specifying LDAP server details and binding parameters to allow ClickHouse to authenticate users against LDAP.