How to Install Apache Directory Server on EndeavourOS Latest

Apache Directory Server is a powerful and highly customizable server that provides directory services like authentication and authorization to different applications. Installing Apache Directory Server on EndeavourOS Latest can be done with just a few steps.

This tutorial will guide you through the installation process and provide you with the necessary steps to get you started.

Prerequisites

Before you start with the installation process, make sure that you have the following requirements:

• EndeavourOS Latest installed
• Java Development Kit (JDK) 8 or higher installed
• Administrative permissions on your computer
• Active network connection

Step 1: Download Apache Directory Server

The first step is to download Apache Directory Server from their official website. You can download the latest version of Apache Directory Server at http://directory.apache.org/download.

Step 2: Extract the Downloaded Files

After downloading the Apache Directory Server, extract the files to a location of your choice using the following command:

tar -zxvf apache-directory-2.0.0-M24.tar.gz

Step 3: Navigate to the Directory Server's Home Directory

Navigate to the extracted directory:

cd apache-directory-2.0.0-M24

Step 4: Start the Apache Directory Server

To start the Apache Directory Server, use the following command:

./bin/apacheds start

You should get an output indicating that the server has started:

[20:58:30] INFO [org.apache.directory.server.wrapper.ApacheDsTanukiWrapper] - Installed file ../lib/apacheds-protocol-shared-2.0.0-M24.jar does not exist, it is ignored
[20:58:30] INFO [org.apache.directory.server.wrapper.ApacheDsTanukiWrapper] - ApacheDS shutdown hook registered.
[20:58:30] INFO [org.apache.directory.server.wrapper.ApacheDsTanukiWrapper] - Wrapper started as console
[20:58:30] INFO [org.apache.directory.server.core.DefaultDirectoryService] - [2.0.0-M24] - Created instance of directory service.
[20:58:45] INFO [org.apache.directory.server.core.DefaultDirectoryService] - [2.0.0-M24] - Starting the apache directory server instance...
[20:58:45] INFO [org.apache.directory.server.core.DefaultDirectoryService] - [2.0.0-M24] - ==========

Step 5: Access the Administration UI

You can access the Administration UI for Apache Directory Server by navigating to http://localhost:8080/apacheds in your web browser.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Apache Directory Server on EndeavourOS Latest. Apache Directory Server is a powerful tool that provides directory services like authentication and authorization to different applications. You can customize it according to your needs and benefit from its features.

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