python-ldap: searching without specifying an OU?

[Michael Ströder]

hotani wrote:
> It seems the only way I can bind is by using this format:
> simple_bind_s('user at server.local','password')

Believe me: This is not true.

> If I try using a DN, it fails every time. This will not work:
> simple_bind_s('cn=user,dc=server,dc=local', 'password')

Check the DN you're using. Maybe you should search this particular user 
entry with filter (userPrincipalName=user at server.local)

Ciao, Michael.