How to Install Apache Directory Server on Windows 10

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Apache Directory Server on a Windows 10 machine.

Step 1 - Download Java JDK:

Before installing Apache Directory Server, you need to download Java JDK. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Oracle Java SE Downloads page here
2. Under the "Java SE Development Kit (JDK)" section, click on the download button for the latest version.
3. Accept the license agreement.
4. Download the appropriate version according to your system.
5. Once downloaded, install Java JDK by running the executable file.

Step 2 - Download Apache Directory Server:

1. Go to the Apache Directory Server website here
2. Click on the "Downloads" option on the top navigation bar.
3. Click on "Apache Directory Server" option.
4. Download the latest version for "Apache Directory Server" for Windows.
5. Once downloaded, extract the contents of the zip file to a desired location.

Step 3 - Set the environment variable:

1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Click on "System and Security".
3. Click on "System".
4. Click on "Advanced system settings" in the left panel.
5. Click on the "Environment Variables" button.
6. Under "System variables", click on "New".
7. Set the variable name as "APACHEDS_HOME".
8. Set the variable value as the path to the directory where Apache Directory Server is installed.
9. Click on "OK" to save.

Step 3 - Run Apache Directory Server:

1. Open the Command Prompt.
2. Navigate to the directory where Apache Directory Server is installed.
3. Navigate to the bin directory.
4. Run the command apacheds.bat install to install the service.
5. Run the command apacheds.bat start to start the Apache Directory Server service.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, Apache Directory Server is an open source LDAP server for directory services. This tutorial has provided easy-to-follow instructions on how to install Apache Directory Server on Windows 10 operating system.

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