Apache Directory Server is a popular LDAP server used for authentication and authorization. If you want to install it on your macOS, then you can follow the steps mentioned below:
Before starting with the installation, you should have the following prerequisites:
Download the latest version of Apache Directory Server from the official website of Apache Directory Server. You can visit the following URL: http://directory.apache.org/studio/downloads.html
After downloading the installation package (.dmg format), double-click on it to mount it.
Click on the "ApacheDirectoryStudio" icon to open the installation wizard.
On the first screen of the wizard, click on the "Next" button.
Read and accept the license agreement and click on the "Next" button.
Choose the installation directory or leave it as it is and click on the "Next" button.
Choose the components you want to install or leave it as it is and click on the "Next" button.
Click on the "Finish" button to start the installation.
Once the installation is complete, you can find the Apache Directory Server in your Applications folder.
Double-click on the Apache Directory Server icon to open it.
You will be prompted to enter the LDAP server's connection details. Enter the details as per your LDAP server configuration.
Once you have entered the details, click on the "Connect" button.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Apache Directory Server on your macOS.
In this tutorial, we have discussed how to install Apache Directory Server on macOS. Following the above steps, you can easily install Apache Directory Server and use it for your LDAP server needs.
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