How to Install 389 Directory Server on OpenBSD

Introduction

389 Directory Server is an open-source LDAP server that provides directory services in a network. In this tutorial, we will install 389 directory server on OpenBSD.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure that you have the following:

  • OpenBSD installed
  • Root privileges
  • Access to the internet

Step 1 - Install Required Packages

The first step is to install the packages required to compile and run the 389 directory server. Open a terminal window and execute the following command:

pkg_add -v gcc make openssl

This command will install the required packages.

Step 2 - Download and Extract 389 Directory Server

In this step, we will download and extract the 389 directory server package. Open a terminal window and execute the following command:

ftp https://pagure.io/389-ds-base/archive/master.tar.gz

Once the download is complete, extract the package using the following command:

tar -xvf 389-ds-base-master.tar.gz

Step 3 - Compile and Install 389 Directory Server

In this step, we will compile and install the 389 directory server. Enter the directory you have extracted and run the following commands:

cd 389-ds-base-master
./configure --prefix=/usr/local --with-openldap --without-systemd --with-systemdsystemunitdir=/usr/local/lib/systemd/system
make
make install

Step 4 - Configure 389 Directory Server

In this step, we will configure the 389 directory server. To start the configuration process, run the following command:

dscreate interactive

This command will initiate a step-by-step configuration process. Follow the instructions and configure the server according to your requirements.

Step 5 - Start 389 Directory Server

In this step, we will start the 389 directory server. To start the directory server, run the following command:

systemctl start dirsrv.target

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed 389 directory server on OpenBSD. You can now use the server to provide directory services on your network.