Chapter 3. Configuring Directory Databases

clients can conduct searches based at dc=example,dc=com. Database two contains the data for ou=groups, and database three contains the data for ou=contractors.

Multiple databases for one suffix.

Suppose the number of entries in the ou=people branch of the directory tree is so large that two databases are needed to store them. In this case, the data contained by ou=people could be distributed across two databases.

DB1 contains people with names from A-K, and DB2 contains people with names from L-Z. DB3 contains the ou=groups data, and DB4 contains the ou=contractors data.

Custom distribution plug-in distributes data from a single suffix across multiple databases. Contact Red Hat Professional Services for information on how to create distribution logic for Directory Server.

2.1.1.Creating a New Database for an Existing Suffix Using the Console

1.In the Directory Server Console, select the Configuration tab.

2.In the left pane, expand Data, then click the suffix to which to add the new database.

3.Right-click the suffix, and select New Database from the pop-up menu. The Create New Database dialog box is displayed.

4.In the Create New Database dialog box, enter a unique name for the database, such as example2. The database name can be a combination of alphanumeric characters, dashes (-), and underscores (_). No other characters are allowed.

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