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Apache Directory is an open-source project of the Apache Software Foundation. The Apache Directory Server, originally written by Alex Karasulu, is an embeddable directory server entirely written in Java. It was certified LDAPv3-compatible by The Open Group in 2006. Besides LDAP, the server supports other protocols as well, and a Kerberos server.

Apache Directory is an open-source project of the Apache Software Foundation. The Apache Directory Server, originally written by Alex Karasulu, is an embeddable directory server entirely written in Java. It was certified LDAPv3-compatible by The Open Group in 2006. Besides LDAP, the server supports other protocols as well, and a Kerberos server.

There exist these subprojects:

  • Apache Directory Studio - is an LDAP browser/editor for data, schema, LDIF, and DSML written in an Eclipse-based framework.
  • Apache eSCIMo - is a Java-based implementation of the SCIM protocol.
  • Apache Fortress - is a standards-based authorization system.
  • Apache Kerby - is a Kerberos implementation written in Java.
  • Apache LDAP API - is an SDK for directory access in Java.
  • Apache Mavibot - is a database application for Java applications.

Official website: https://directory.apache.org/

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What is the difference between an "Entry" and a "Context Entry" in ApacheDS/LDAP?

When creating a new entry in an ApacheDS LDAP directory with Apache Directory Studio, it gives the option of creating a New Entry or a New Context Entry. What is the difference between a Context Entry and a regular Entry? Apologies if the answer…
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Why can't I use inetOrgPerson with groupOfNames?

I am trying to create a user in LDAP that uses object classes inetOrgPerson with groupOfNames (so i could use the attribute 'member') but it won't let me no matter which combination I try. What is the correct way to use 'member' attribute? This is…
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Can Windows Authenticate Against ApacheDS?

ApacheDS claims to have support for ldap and Kerberos, so is it possible to authenticate Windows machines using it?
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How do I enable nis schema in apacheDS?

I'm having difficulty figuring out how to enable the nis schema in apacheDS (I want to be able to use the posixGroup and posixAccount classes).
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HOWTO: Clone active directory to apacheDS

I have a production Active Directory installation and now I want to setup a test environment in my PC using ApacheDS as my Directory. Is it possible / how can I copy / migrate / clone my active directory data to my ApacheDS installation? It seems to…
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LDAP: entries for services?

(Apologies if I've got the terminology wrong, I'm fairly new to LDAP) I am setting up a local LDAP server (Apache Directory Server) with the following structure: o={my organization name} [objectClass=organization] ou=groups…
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How Do I Configure ApacheDS LDAP Like AD

I am trying to set up Apache DS to simulate my company Active Directory locally. I have created a new partition to match. I then created an ldif file to add users and groups. e.g. ##Create the root domain dn: dc=serverfault,dc=com objectClass:…
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How to start/stop/restart ApacheDS 1.5.7 on Ubuntu 11.04

I installed the .DEB package of ApacheDS 1.5.7 on a clean Ubuntu 11.04 server. I got the DEB from here. It installed and started itself automatically and was running, but I don't know how to start/stop/restart it. I don't know if it's set to…
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How to Copy Apache DS Configuration and Data (from one apacheds to another)

I have one Apache DS running on win server 2008 and another on Ubuntu 12.04.4 LTS and I need to copy whole configuration and data from the win one to the ubuntu one. I tried export, but when I try to import in ubuntu apacheds i get 'Import LDIF' has…
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How can I force a schema replacement operation in LDAP

I am using ApacheDS. I have created a custom schema such that it is in its own container under schema. When I make changes to the LDIF file and re-import it, I keep getting errors indicating that the MODIFICATION REQUEST failed. As long as I go in…
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ApacheDS fresh install fails after reboot

I've been wrestling with ApacheDS for the past 3 days and couldn't figure out what the problem is. I've got a fresh install of ApacheDS 2.0.0-M9 on a fresh CenOS 6.3 with the latest JDK7 installed. After first installing the downloaded ApacheDS RPM…
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How to configure LDAP client to authenticate against ApacheDS?

I am playing with LDAP lately and trying to authenticate against ApacheDS. I am unable to setup my Ubuntu client to print the LDAP users list (getent passwd for instance). I found few tutorials on the web of how to setup the server side. I do that…
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Apache Directory Server: how to backup/restore data?

I have an LDAP server running using Apache Directory Server 1.5.7. How do I backup & restore the data?
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Configure ApacheDS 1.5 with accessControlEnabled=true for authenticated access

I need to set up an apacheDS instance. I am using standalone 1.5.5 on Linux. I have removed the example partition and added two of my own, each with their own suffixes. I have imported LDIFs for the two partitions and everything looks correct…
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kinit unable to connect

I'm trying to connect to a Kerberos running on ApacheDS. Here is the initial LDIF I've loaded on LDAP: dn: ou=Users,dc=example,dc=com ou: Users description: Example.Com Users objectClass: organizationalUnit dn:…
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