Naming and Directory Services (DNS, NIS, and LDAP)

▼How to Configure Sun Java System DirectoryServer Using idsconfig1. Make sure the target Sun Java System Directory Server is up and running.2. Run idsconfig.# /usr/lib/ldap/idsconfigRefer to Example 11–1 for an example run of idsconfig using the definitionslisted in the server and client checklists at the beginning of this chapter in“Creating a Checklist Based on Your Server Installation” on page 162.3. Answer the questions when prompted.Note that ’no’ [n] is the default user input. If you need clarification on any givenquestion, typehand a brief help paragraph will appear.After idsconfig has completed the setup of the directory, you need to run thespecified commands on the server before the server setup is complete and theserver is ready to serve clients.Example idsconfig SetupThis section provides an example of a simple idsconfig setup, without modifyingmany of the defaults. The most complicated method of modifying client profiles is bycreating SSDs. Refer to “Using Service Search Descriptors to Modify Client Access toVarious Services” on page 165 for a detailed discussion.A carriage return sign after the prompt means that you are accepting the [default] byhitting enter.Note – Any parameters left blank in the summary screen will not be set up.After idsconfig has completed the setup of the directory, you need to run thespecified commands on the server before the server setup is complete and the server isready to serve clients.EXAMPLE 11–1 Running idsconfig for the Example, Inc. Network# usr/lib/ldap/idsconfigIt is strongly recommended that you BACKUP the directory serverbefore running idsconfig.Chapter 11 • Setting Up Sun Java System Directory Server With LDAP Clients (Tasks) 167