Red Hat Directory Server 8.0 Configuration, Command, and File Reference

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The /lib directory only applies to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 32-bit systems. On Red Hat Enterprise Linux 64-bit
systems, the directory is /lib64, and on Solaris 64-bit systems, it is /lib/sparcv9.
Server Instance File Reference
This chapter provides an overview of the files that are specific to an instance of Red Hat
Directory Server (Directory Server) — the files stored in the
/usr/lib/dirsrv/slapd-instance_name directory.
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Having an overview of the files and
configuration information stored in each instance of Directory Server helps with understanding
the file changes (or lack of file changes) which occur in the course of directory activity. It can als
help to detect errors and intrusion by indicating what kind of changes to expect and, as a result,
what changes are abnormal.
1. Overview of Directory Server Files
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In examples and sample code, paths assume that the Directory Server is
installed in on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, which has an instance directory of
/usr/lib/dirsrv/slapd-instance_name. If the Directory Server in a different
platform, adjust the paths accordingly.
The files, tools, and scripts used by Directory Server are in the locations listed in the following
directories.
File or Directory Location
Backup files /var/lib/dirsrv/slapd-instance_name/bak
Configuration files /etc/dirsrv/slapd-instance_name
Database files /var/lib/dirsrv/slapd-instance_name/db
LDIF files /var/lib/dirsrv/slapd-instance_name/ldif
Lock files /var/lock/dirsrv/slapd-instance_name
Log files /var/log/dirsrv/slapd-instance_name
PID files /var/run/dirsrv/slapd-instance_name
Tools
/usr/bin
/usr/sbin
/usr/lib/mozldap6
Instance directory /usr/lib/dirsrv/slapd-instance_name
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