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.