How to Install OpenDS on Kali Linux

OpenDS is an open-source directory service platform that can be used as a directory server or a Java-based SDK. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install OpenDS on Kali Linux.

Prerequisites

• Kali Linux installed
• Sudo privileges

Step 1: Download OpenDS

1. Go to the official OpenDS website at https://opends.java.net/
2. Click on the "Download" tab
3. Select the version of OpenDS you want to install and download the relevant package.

Step 2: Install Java

1. Open a terminal window
2. Run the following command to install Java:

   sudo apt install default-jre
   

Step 3: Install OpenDS

1. Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the OpenDS package
2. Unpack the package by running the following command:

   tar -xzvf opends-VERSION.zip
   

   (replace VERSION with the version number of the package you downloaded)
3. Move into the unpacked directory by running the following command:

   cd opends-VERSION
   

   (replace VERSION with the version number of the package you downloaded)
4. Run the following command to install the OpenDS instance:

   ./setup --cli
   

   Follow the prompts to configure OpenDS as per your requirements.

Step 4: Start OpenDS

1. Start the OpenDS instance by running the following command:

   ./bin/start-ds
   

2. Verify that OpenDS is running by opening a web browser and navigating to the following URL:

   http://localhost:8989/
   

Conclusion

You have successfully installed OpenDS on Kali Linux. You can now use it as a directory server or a Java-based SDK as required.

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