Table 3-2 Comparison of setup types (continued)

Setup screen prompt

Parameter input

Express Typical Custom Silent

 

 

setup

Set the Directory Manager

password

 

password

 

 

Install sample entries

Yes or no

 

Populate the Directory Server

Supply the full path and file name to an

 

with entries

LDIF file

 

 

Type suggest, which imports common

 

 

container entries, such as ou=People

 

 

Type none, which does not import any

 

 

data

 

Set the Administration Server

9830

 

port

 

 

Set the Administration Server

blank (all interfaces)

 

IP address

 

 

Set user as which the

daemon

 

Administration Server runs

 

 

Are you ready to configure

Yes or no

N/A

your servers?

 

 

1This option is only available if you choose to register the Directory Server instance with an existing Configuration Directory Server.

2This option is only available if you choose not to register the Directory Server instance with an existing Configuration Directory Server. In that case, the Directory Server being set up is created and configured as a Configuration Directory Server, using the Configuration Directory Server name and password that you specify.

3.6.4Performing express setup

Use express installation if you are installing Directory Server for an evaluation or trial. Because express installation does not offer the choice of selecting the Directory Server server port number or the directory suffix, among other settings, HP recommends not using it for production deployments.

CAUTION: If a Directory Server (notably Netscape Directory Server 6.21 or Red Hat Directory Server 7.1) is already installed on your machine, it is extremely important that you perform a migration, not a fresh installation. Migration is described in Chapter 6 “Migrating or upgrading to HP-UX Directory Server from Netscape or Red Hat Directory Server”.

NOTE:

The setup script gets the host information from the /etc/resolv.conf file. If the /etc/hosts file includes aliases (such as ldap.example.com) that do not match the /etc/resolv.conf settings, the setup script cannot use the default host name option, and setup will fail.

1.Launch the setup-ds-admin.plscript using the following command.

NOTE:

Run the setup-ds-admin.pl script as root.

# /opt/dirsrv/sbin/setup-ds-admin.pl

2.When asked to choose the setup type, enter 1 to perform an express setup.

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UX Direry Server specifications

HP UX Directory Server is a robust and scalable solution designed for managing directory information within enterprise networks. Developed by Hewlett-Packard (HP), this server offers an extensive set of features tailored to meet the needs of organizations that require an efficient way to store, manage, and retrieve identity and access data.

One of the key features of HP UX Directory Server is its ability to handle large directories with significant volumes of data. Built on a highly optimized architecture, it provides excellent performance and can support millions of entries without sacrificing speed or reliability. This capability makes it an ideal choice for large-scale deployments in enterprises that require high availability and responsiveness.

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Integration with existing identity management solutions is streamlined through connectors and APIs, allowing organizations to extend their directory services and enhance user experience.

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