How to Install OpenDJ on Linux Mint Latest

OpenDJ is a directory server that provides support for LDAP and DSML protocols. It is a free, open-source product developed by Forgerock. This tutorial demonstrates the steps required to install OpenDJ on Linux Mint latest version.

Prerequisites

  • Linux Mint latest version
  • Java 8 or higher
  • Root access to the machine

Step 1: Download OpenDJ Package

Go to the official website of Forgerock and download the latest stable release of OpenDJ for Linux. You can use the following command to download OpenDJ:

wget https://backstage.forgerock.com/downloads/openam/openam-server-snapshot/openam-server-snapshot-latest.zip

Step 2: Extract OpenDJ Package

Extract the OpenDJ zip file by using the following command:

unzip opendj-4.0.0.zip

This will create a directory opendj-4.0.0 in the current working directory.

Step 3: Install OpenDJ

Navigate to the opendj directory using the command-line interface and install OpenDJ by running the following command:

./setup

This will launch the OpenDJ setup wizard. Follow the wizard steps to install OpenDJ. Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Select the language for the installation wizard
  2. Accept the license agreement
  3. Choose the installation directory
  4. Set the administrative password
  5. Choose the server configuration
  6. Choose the ports to be used
  7. Review the configuration summary
  8. Install OpenDJ

Step 4: Start OpenDJ

Start OpenDJ by running the following command:

./bin/start-ds

This will start the OpenDJ server.

Step 5: Access OpenDJ

Access the OpenDJ server by using the following command:

ldapsearch -h localhost -p 1389 -D "cn=Directory Manager" -w <password> -b "dc=my-domain,dc=com" "(objectclass=*)"

Replace <password> with the password you set for the Administrative user during the installation.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have demonstrated the steps required to install OpenDJ on Linux Mint latest version. We hope that this tutorial was helpful for you. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below.