This tutorial will guide you through the installation process of OpenLDAP on macOS. OpenLDAP is an open-source implementation of the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) server.
Before we begin the installation process, here are the prerequisites you need:
To install Xcode Command Line Tools, open Terminal and enter the following command:
xcode-select --install
This will prompt a pop-up window, click "Install" and follow the installation process.
To install Homebrew, enter the following command in Terminal:
/usr/bin/ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"
This command will install Homebrew on your macOS computer.
Now we will use Homebrew to install OpenLDAP. In Terminal, enter the following command:
brew install openldap
This will install OpenLDAP on your computer.
To verify OpenLDAP installation, enter the following command in Terminal:
slapd -v
This will display the version and configuration information of OpenLDAP.
Now that OpenLDAP is installed, you need to configure it according to your needs. The configuration files are located at /usr/local/etc/openldap/. You can modify these files using a text editor.
To start the OpenLDAP service, enter the following command in Terminal:
sudo launchctl load /Library/LaunchDaemons/org.openldap.slapd.plist
This command will start the OpenLDAP service.
You have successfully installed OpenLDAP on your macOS computer. You can now use OpenLDAP for directory services and authentication purposes. Remember to configure it according to your needs before use.
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