How to Install Apache Directory Server on Manjaro

Apache Directory Server is an open-source LDAP server that provides a flexible and scalable solution for directory-based identity-related queries. In this tutorial, we will demonstrate a step-by-step guide on how to install the Apache Directory Server on your Manjaro Linux system.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed, the following are the requirements you must have:

  • A Manjaro Linux system with sudo privileges
  • An active internet connection

Installing Apache Directory Server on Manjaro

Follow the below steps in installing an Apache Directory Server on your Manjaro Linux system:

Step 1: Update System and Install Java

The initial step is to update your Manjaro Linux system using the package manager, which is the Pacman command. Run the following command to update:

$ sudo pacman -Syu

After the system update, you need to install Java, which is essential for running the Apache directory server. Run the following command to install Java 8:

$ sudo pacman -S jre8-openjdk-headless

Step 2: Download Apache Directory Server

Navigate to the official Apache Directory Server download page using your web browser.

Apache Directory Server Download Page

Download the latest version by clicking on the "Download" link.

Step 3: Extract Tarball

Once the download is complete, navigate to the directory containing the tarball file and extract it using the following command:

$ tar -xvf apache-ds-x.x.x.tar.gz

Replace x.x.x with the actual version number you downloaded.

Step 4: Run Apache Directory Server

After extraction, navigate to the apache-ds-x.x.x directory using cd.

$ cd apache-ds-x.x.x

Run the Apache Directory Server setup file using the following command:

$ ./bin/apacheds.sh start

Step 5: Access Apache Directory Server

You can now access the Apache Directory Server at ldap://localhost:10389.

Step 6: Stop Apache Directory Server

When you’re finished, stop the Apache Directory Server using the following command:

$ ./bin/apacheds.sh stop

Conclusion

We've successfully installed Apache Directory Server on your Manjaro Linux system. You can now utilize its powerful features to manage identity-related queries on the directory-based application.