HP-UX Directory Server 8.1 installation guide

1. Stop the Directory Server.
If the Directory Server is not stopped when the configuration files are edited, the changes
are not applied.
# /opt/dirsrv/slapd-instance/stop-slapd
2. Generate a new, hashed password using pwdhash in the /opt/dirsrv/bin directory. For
example:
# /opt/dirsrv/bin/pwdhash newpassword
{SSHA}nbR/ZeVTwZLw6aJH6oE4obbDbL0OaeleUoT21w==
3. In the configuration directory, open the dse.ldif file with the text editor of your choice,
for example:
# cd /etc/opt/dirsrv/slapd-instance
# vi dse.ldif
4. Locate the nsslapd-rootpw parameter.
nsslapd-rootpw: {SSHA}x03lZLMyOPaGH5VB8fcys1IV+TVNbBIOwZEYoQ==
Delete the old password, and enter in the new hashed password, for example:
nsslapd-rootpw: {SSHA}nbR/ZeVTwZLw6aJH6oE4obbDbL0OaeleUoT21w==
5. Save the change.
6. Start the Directory Server. For example:
# /opt/dirsrv/slapd-instance/start-slapd
7. When the Directory Server restarts, log into the Console again as Directory Manager, and
verify that the password works.
5.7 Troubleshooting
This section describes common problems that can occur during the setup process and the
workarounds or solutions you can apply to them. In general, these relate to network or naming
problems. and workarounds.
5.7.1 Problem: Clients cannot locate the server
Solution. First, modify the host name. If that does not work, use the fully-qualified domain
name, such as www.domain.com, and make sure the server is listed in the DNS. If that does not
work, check the IP address.
If the NIS domain is not the same as your DNS domain, check your fully-qualified host and
domain name.
5.7.2 Problem: The port is in use
When setting up a Directory Server instance, you receive an error that the port is in use. This is
very common when upgrading or migrating an existing server.
Solution This error means that you did not shut down the existing server before beginning the
upgrade or migration. Shut down the existing server, then restart the upgrade process.
If this occurs during a setup process, it may mean another server is already using this port. Verify
that the port you selected is not in use by another server.
5.7.3 Problem: Forgotten directory manager DN and password
Solution By default, the Directory Manager DN is cn=Directory Manager. If you forget the
Directory Manager DN, you can determine it by checking the nsslapd-rootdn attribute in the
dse.ldif file, in the /etc/opt/dirsrv/slapd-instance_name directory.
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