Error: 'Bind DN is a required field when LDAP server is selected for the user and group repository a (NETIQKB42168)

fact
VigilEnt Policy Center 3.x

fact
VigilEnt Policy Center 2.1x

symptom
Error: 'Bind DN is a required field when LDAP server is selected for the user and group repository and Anonymous Bind is not selected.'

cause
Anonymous Bind' has been selected and you are trying to query for information of both your Users and Groups from VigilEnt Policy Center.  Anonymous Bind is not always allowed in which case you need to specify an account to Bind to LDAP with.

fix
Verify the information in the Bind DN field. If you are using an LDAP server for your user and group repository, an entry is required in the Bind DN field if an anonymous bind is not allowed. Use the following steps to enter an account to connect to the LDAP server:

1.  In the Administration Site, click on the Administration tab.
2. Click Options. 
3. Click Repository.
4. Clear the Anonymous Bind check box.
5. In the Bind DN field, type the distinguished name of an account that VPC can use to connect to the LDAP server.
6. Click Update.

Formerly known as NETIQKB42168