How to Install 389 Directory Server on EndeavourOS Latest

This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of 389 Directory Server on EndeavourOS Latest. 389 Directory Server is a robust and widely used open-source LDAP server that allows for centralized authentication of users and systems across an organization's network.

Prerequisites

Before getting started, ensure that you have:

• Access to a user account with sudo privileges
• EndeavourOS Latest installed
• A stable internet connection

Step 1: Updating EndeavourOS

The first step is to update your system by running the following command in your terminal:

sudo pacman -Syu

This command will update all the packages and dependencies of your system.

Step 2: Installing 389 Directory Server

To install the 389 Directory Server package, enter the following command in your terminal:

sudo pacman -S 389-ds-base

This command will install the 389 Directory Server and its dependencies.

Step 3: Configuring 389 Directory Server

Now that you have installed the 389 Directory Server package, it's time to configure it. The configuration files for the 389 Directory Server can be found in the "/etc/dirsrv" directory.

Use the following command to start the 389 Directory Server Configuration Wizard:

sudo setup-ds-admin.pl

This will launch the configuration wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the server.

Step 4: Starting 389 Directory Server

Once the configuration is complete, start the 389 Directory Server by running the following command:

sudo systemctl start dirsrv.target

This command will start the 389 Directory Server.

Step 5: Accessing the 389 Directory Server Console

To access the web-based console of the 389 Directory Server, open a web browser and navigate to "https://localhost:9830".

You should now be able to log in to the 389 Directory Server Console with the credentials you created during the configuration process.

Congratulations, you have now successfully installed and configured the 389 Directory Server on EndeavourOS Latest.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install and configure the 389 Directory Server on EndeavourOS Latest. The 389 Directory Server is a powerful, easy-to-use LDAP server that can provide centralized authentication and authorization services for your organization's network.

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