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LDAP: Create an LDIF File
Authentication and authorization are essential things to have in a data center environment. While there are many Directory Access services that can do the job, OpenLDAP is a popular open-source one. In this lab, we'll go over using LDIF files to add Organizational Units and users.
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Challenge
Generate the LDIF to add a new OU and then add it.
Create a new file and add the required entries to add a new OU as directed in the instructions. Once that's done, run the
ldapmodifycommand to add it to the LDAP database. -
Challenge
Generate the LDIF to add a new user and then add it.
Create a new file and add the required entries to add a new user as directed in the instructions. Once that's done, run the
ldapmodifycommand to add it to the LDAP database.
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