How to Install 389 Directory Server on FreeBSD Latest

In this tutorial, we will be discussing the steps to install 389 Directory Server on FreeBSD Latest.

Step 1: Update the System

The first step is to update the FreeBSD system to the latest version using the following command:

sudo pkg update && sudo pkg upgrade

Step 2: Install Required Packages

The next step is to install the required packages for the 389 Directory Server:

sudo pkg install -y gdbm libdb perl5 openssl cyrus-sasl-openldap-client openldap-client libsasl2

Step 3: Download and Install 389 Directory Server

  1. Go to the official website of 389 Directory Server at http://www.port389.org/ and download the latest version of the software.

  2. Extract the downloaded package using the following command:

    tar xfvz 389-ds-base-X.X.X.tar.gz

  3. Change directory to the extracted folder:

    cd 389-ds-base-X.X.X

  4. Run the following command to configure the installation:

    sudo ./configure

  5. Once the configuration is completed, run the following command to build and install the software:

    sudo make && sudo make install

Step 4: Configure 389 Directory Server

  1. Run the following command to configure the Directory Server:

    sudo dscreate interactive

  2. Follow the prompts and provide the necessary information such as:

    • Directory Server Instance Name
    • Directory Manager DN and password
    • Ports to use for Directory Server
    • Location of the Directory Server data
    • Admin user details

  3. Once the configuration is done, start the 389 Directory Server using the following command:

    sudo /usr/local/bin/dirsrv-admin -D /usr/local/sbin/dirsrv

  4. You can check the status of 389 Directory Server using the following command:

    sudo systemctl status dirsrv

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured 389 Directory Server on FreeBSD Latest.