Chapter 11

iPlanet Directory Server 5.1 Configuration

This chapter discusses how to configure the iPlanet Directory Server 5.1. You must complete the procedures contained in this chapter before you can go on to configure the iPlanet Directory Server 5.1 for use with Solaris LDAP clients.

Note - If you are using a directory server other than the iPlanet Directory Server 5.1, skip this chapter. See "Generic Directory Server Requirements" for list of basic requirements for other directory servers when used in conjunction with Solaris LDAP naming service clients.

Refer to the following iPlanet manuals for in-depth information regarding the iPlanet Directory Server 5.1.

iPlanet Directory Server 5.1 Schema Reference Guide
iPlanet Directory Server 5.1 Deployment Manual
iPlanet Directory Server 5.1 Configuration, Command, and File Reference
iPlanet Directory Server 5.1 Administrator's Guide

This chapter covers the following topics.

Preparing for Configuration

Before you begin configuring the iPlanet Directory Server 5.1, you should have an understanding of the various components and the design and configuration decisions you need to make.

To help you configure iPlanet Directory Server 5.1, you should be familiar with the concepts contained in the following sections.

Components
Configuration Decisions
Configuration Process Overview
Configuration Privileges

The iPlanet Directory Server 5.1 Deployment Guide contains basic directory concepts as well as guidelines to help you design and successfully deploy your directory service.

Configuration Components

iPlanet Directory Server 5.1 contains the following software components, which are installed by default when you install the entire Solaris disk suite.

iPlanet Console

The iPlanet Console provides the common user interface for all iPlanet server products. From it you can perform common server administration functions such as stopping and starting servers and installing new server instances. iPlanet Console can be installed as a stand-alone application on any machine. You can also install it on your network and use it to manage remote servers.
Administration Server

The Administration Server is a common front-end to all iPlanet servers. It receives communications from iPlanet Console and passes those communications on to the appropriate iPlanet server.
iPlanet Directory Server 5.1

The iPlanet Directory Server 5.1 is a high-performance, scalable LDAP server with an on-disk database. The iPlanet Directory Server 5.1 runs as the ns-slapd process on Solaris. This is the server that manages the directory databases and responds to client requests. iPlanet Directory Server 5.1 is a required component.


	Chapter 11 iPlanet Directory Server 5.1 Configuration This chapter discusses how to configure the iPlanet Directory Server 5.1. You must complete the procedures contained in this chapter before you can go on to configure the iPlanet Directory Server 5.1 for use with Solaris LDAP clients. Note - If you are using a directory server other than the iPlanet Directory Server 5.1, skip this chapter. See "Generic Directory Server Requirements" for list of basic requirements for other directory servers when used in conjunction with Solaris LDAP naming service clients. Refer to the following iPlanet manuals for in-depth information regarding the iPlanet Directory Server 5.1. iPlanet Directory Server 5.1 Schema Reference Guide iPlanet Directory Server 5.1 Deployment Manual iPlanet Directory Server 5.1 Configuration, Command, and File Reference iPlanet Directory Server 5.1 Administrator's Guide This chapter covers the following topics. "Preparing for Configuration" "Configuration Components" "Configuration Choices" "Choosing Unique Port Numbers" "Choosing User and Group" "Defining Authentication Entities" "Choosing Your Directory Suffix" "Choosing the Location of the Configuration Directory" "Choosing the Location of the User Directory" "Choosing the Administration Domain" "Configuration Process Overview" "Using Express Configuration" "Using Typical Configuration" Preparing for Configuration Before you begin configuring the iPlanet Directory Server 5.1, you should have an understanding of the various components and the design and configuration decisions you need to make. To help you configure iPlanet Directory Server 5.1, you should be familiar with the concepts contained in the following sections. Components Configuration Decisions Configuration Process Overview Configuration Privileges The iPlanet Directory Server 5.1 Deployment Guide contains basic directory concepts as well as guidelines to help you design and successfully deploy your directory service. Configuration Components iPlanet Directory Server 5.1 contains the following software components, which are installed by default when you install the entire Solaris disk suite. iPlanet Console The iPlanet Console provides the common user interface for all iPlanet server products. From it you can perform common server administration functions such as stopping and starting servers and installing new server instances. iPlanet Console can be installed as a stand-alone application on any machine. You can also install it on your network and use it to manage remote servers. Administration Server The Administration Server is a common front-end to all iPlanet servers. It receives communications from iPlanet Console and passes those communications on to the appropriate iPlanet server. iPlanet Directory Server 5.1 The iPlanet Directory Server 5.1 is a high-performance, scalable LDAP server with an on-disk database. The iPlanet Directory Server 5.1 runs as the `ns-slapd` process on Solaris. This is the server that manages the directory databases and responds to client requests. iPlanet Directory Server 5.1 is a required component.