Internet Express for Tru64 UNIX Version 6.8 Administration Guide (14233)

11.3 Managing and Using the OpenLDAP Directory Server
The OpenLDAP Directory Server Version 2.0.19 is an Open Source LDAP implementation based
on the LDAP Version 3 protocol. For extensive information about OpenLDAP, including a
searchable FAQ page, visit the following Web sites:
http://www.openldap.org
http://www.openldap.org/doc/admin
11.3.1 Managing the OpenLDAP Directory Server
Using the Internet Express Administration utility, you can:
• Start or stop the OpenLDAP Directory Server (see Section 11.3.1.1: Controlling the OpenLDAP
Directory Server)
• Configure the OpenLDAP Directory Server (see Section 11.3.1.2: Configuring the OpenLDAP
Directory Server)
11.3.1.1 Controlling the OpenLDAP Directory Server
To control the OpenLDAP Directory Server, follow these steps:
1. From the Administration utility Main menu, choose Manage Components.
2. Under Directory Services on the Manage Components menu, choose OpenLDAP
Administration.
3. From the OpenLDAP Server Administration page, choose Start/Stop the OpenLDAP Directory
Server.
4. If the server is currently running, you can:
• Stop the server by clicking on Stop
• Restart the server by clicking on Restart
If the server is currently stopped, you can start the server by clicking on Start.
11.3.1.2 Configuring the OpenLDAP Directory Server
To configure the OpenLDAP Directory Server, follow these steps:
1. From the Administration utility Main menu, choose Manage Components.
2. Under Directory Services on the Manage Components menu, choose OpenLDAP
Administration.
3. From the OpenLDAP Server Administration page, choose Configure the OpenLDAP Directory
Server.
The current values for Organization name, Root Distinguished Name, and Administration
Password are listed.
4. If desired, change the value for Organization Name.
Enter the Organization name, or list of domain components (dc=) which denotes the root of
the hierarchy for your LDAP data (also known as Searchbase or suffix). This value can be
in the o=<organization> form, or the dc=<component1>[,dc=<component2>...]
form.
5. If desired, change the value for Root Distinguished Name.
Enter the distinguished name to be used when connecting to the LDAP server for
administrative purposes. The Root Distinguished Name is not subject to access control or
administrative limit restrictions for operations on this database.
6. If desired, change the value for Administration Password.
7. Click on Submit.
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