HP-UX Directory Server release notes HP-UX Directory Server Version 8.1 HP Part Number: 5900-0397 Published: October 2009 Edition: 1.
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Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................................5 1 HP-UX Directory Server 8.1 overview.................................................................................................5 1.1 HP-UX Directory Server..............................................................................................................5 2 What is new in HP-UX Directory Server 8.1..................................
This document provides information about the HP-UX Directory Server 8.1 release. 1 HP-UX Directory Server 8.1 overview HP-UX Directory Server 8.1 product replaces the Red Hat Directory Server for HP-UX (RHDS) product line. The HP-UX Directory Server is based on the same open source software as RHDS and includes a straightforward migration process from RHDS. 1.
• • • • • • Password policy and account lockout – Enables you to define a set of rules that govern how passwords and accounts are managed in the directory server. Plug-in API – The Directory Server Plug-In API is fully supported for customer use. You can extend the functionality of the Directory Server by writing your own plug-in functions. HP provides a Directory Server Plug-In Programmer's Guide for end-user development to further enhance the directory server for your needs.
when you require that a backup master replica be updated completely before updating one or more read-only replicas accessible by client applications. 3 Migration notes 3.1 Migrating from Netscape Directory Server 6.x When migrating from Netscape Directory Server 6.11 or 6.21, you are moving from a 32-bit architecture to the HP-UX Directory Server's 64-bit architecture. Therefore, you must use the cross option (--cross) with the migration script. This option indicates that the migration is across platforms.
Table 2 Fixes in HP-UX Directory Server 8.1 (continued) Defect ID Description QXCR1000555503 In some steps of the Certificate Request Wizard in the Directory Server Console, clicking Help fails to display the help information. An error page is displayed instead. QXCR1000936776 Replicas might be inconsistent if a master experiences a disorderly shutdown while being updated.
Administration Server. However, HP recommends that you do not run the Directory Server with the user ID root. • Selecting the Configuration tab results in Java exception errors. When a nonprivileged user logs into the Directory Console and selects the Configuration tab, the Directory Console displays Java exception errors.
# chgrp other /var/opt/dirsrv/slapd-example/log/* # chgrp other /etc/opt/dirsrv/slapd-example/dse.ldif.startOK • The Administration Console Help button does not function properly Clicking Help in the Administration Console fails and the console displays the error interpreter "/usr/dt/bin/dtksh" not found. The Administration Console uses the Firefox web browser (or the Mozilla web browser, if Firefox is not available from the user's search path) to display help text.
• The nsslapd-saslpath attribute is not migrated If you migrate a Directory Server instance to HP-UX Directory Server 8.1, the nsslapd-saslpath attribute is not migrated with the dse.ldif file on the new Directory Server instance. The SASL libraries cannot be loaded. Workaround: After you migrate the Directory Server to version 8.1, use the ldapmodify utility to edit the cn=config directory entry. Set the nsslapd-saslpath attribute value to match the value used in the previous version.
7.1.2 How to contact HP technical support Use the following methods to contact HP technical support: • In the United States, see the Customer Service / Contact HP United States website for contact options: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/contact_us.html • In other locations, see the Contact HP Worldwide website for contact options: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact.html 7.1.
• HP-UX Directory Server deployment guide This guide covers the basic considerations that should be addressed before deploying the Directory Server. The decisions made during this phase can have a significant and lasting affect on the effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability of your Directory Server. You should have a good understanding of your Directory Server requirements before moving on to the installation phase.
Ctrl+x or Ctrl-x A key sequence that indicates you must hold down the keyboard key labeled Ctrl while you press the letter x. ENVIRONMENT VARIABLE The name of an environment variable, for example, PATH. Key The name of a keyboard key. Return and Enter both refer to the same key. Term A term or phrase that is defined in the body text of the document, not in a glossary. User input Indicates commands and text that you type exactly as shown.
