ixAbout This ReferenceRed Hat Directory Server (Directory Server) is a powerful and scalable distributed directory serverbased on the industry-standard Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). Directory Server is thecornerstone for building a centralized and distributed data repository that can be used in an intranet,over an extranet with trading partners, or over the public Internet to reach customers.This reference covers the server configuration and the command-line utilities. It is designed primarilyfor directory administrators and experienced directory users who want to use the command-line toaccess the directory. After configuring the server, use this reference to help maintain it.The Directory Server can also be managed through the Directory Server Console, a graphical userinterface. The Red Hat Directory Server Administrator's Guide describes how to do this and explainsindividual administration tasks more fully.1. Directory Server OverviewThe major components of Directory Server include:• An LDAP server – The LDAP v3-compliant network daemon.• Directory Server Console – A graphical management console that dramatically reduces the effort ofsetting up and maintaining your directory service.• SNMP agent – Can monitor the Directory Server using the Simple Network Management Protocol(SNMP).2. Examples and FormattingEach of the examples used in this guide, such as file locations and commands, have certain definedconventions.2.1. Command and File ExamplesAll of the examples for Red Hat Directory Server commands, file locations, and other usage are givenfor Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (32-bit) systems. Be certain to use the appropriate commands and filesfor your platform.To start the Red Hat Directory Server:service dirsv startExample 1. Example Command2.2. Tool LocationsThe tools for Red Hat Directory Server are located in the /usr/bin and the /usr/sbin directories.These tools can be run from any location without specifying the tool location.2.3. LDAP LocationsThere is another important consideration with the Red Hat Directory Server tools. The LDAP toolsreferenced in this guide are Mozilla LDAP, installed with Red Hat Directory Server in the /usr/lib/
