In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install OpenLDAP on OpenBSD. OpenLDAP is an open-source software suite that provides a directory service, similar to Microsoft's Active Directory. OpenLDAP is a lightweight, secure, and scalable directory service that can be used to manage user accounts and access control for applications.
Before starting the installation process, make sure your OpenBSD system is up-to-date by running the following command:
sudo pkg_add -u -v
Ensure that you have root access or sudo privileges.
sudo pkg_add openldap-server
Once the package is downloaded, the system will prompt you to answer a few configuration questions. The default options should be fine for most cases. You can press enter to select the default option for each question.
In case you need to modify the configuration later, you can use the following command:
sudo vi /etc/openldap/slapd.conf
sudo /etc/rc.d/slapd start
sudo /etc/rc.d/slapd stop
sudo /etc/rc.d/slapd restart
sudo ldapctl status
sudo ldapadd -x -D "cn=admin,dc=example,dc=com" -W -f /usr/local/share/examples/openldap/ldif/user.ldif
Make sure to modify the dc parameter to match your actual domain name and also change the password for the new user.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed OpenLDAP on OpenBSD. You can now use it to manage your user accounts and access control for applications. If you have any questions or face any issues during installation, feel free to refer to the OpenLDAP documentation or seek support from the OpenBSD community.
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