How to Install OpenDS on Fedora CoreOS Latest

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of installing OpenDS on Fedora CoreOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin with the installation, ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A running instance of Fedora CoreOS Latest
• A user account with sudo privileges
• A stable and active internet connection

Step 1: Install Java

OpenDS requires Java to run correctly. Fedora CoreOS comes with OpenJDK already installed. However, we recommend installing the fully-supported Java Development Kit (JDK).

Run the following command to install the JDK:

sudo dnf install java-11-openjdk-devel

Step 2: Download OpenDS

OpenDS can be downloaded from the official website. Download the latest version of OpenDS from the following link: https://opends.java.net/

Extract the downloaded archive using the following command:

tar xzf opends-version.zip

Replace version wiOpenath the version number you downloaded.

Step 3: Install OpenDJ

OpenDS can be installed by running the following command:

./setup

Follow the installation wizard, and choose the appropriate settings for your environment.

Once the installation is complete, OpenDS will be started automatically.

Step 4: Access OpenDS

Once you have installed OpenDS, you can access it by navigating to the following URL in your web browser:

http://localhost:8080/dscc/

This will bring up the OpenDS control center, where you can manage your OpenDS server.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenDS on Fedora CoreOS Latest. You can now use OpenDS to manage your directory services. If you need help with any part of this guide, please leave a comment below.

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