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16.6 Using DSRepair
This section consists of the following:
 “Syntax” on page 79
 Section 16.6.2, “Troubleshooting DSRepair,” on page 85
Use the DSRepair utility at the server console to do the following:
 Correct eDirectory problems such as bad records, schema mismatches, bad server addresses,
and external references.
 Make advanced changes to the eDirectory schema.
 Perform the following operations on the eDirectory database:
 Check the structure of the database automatically without closing the database and without
database intervention.
 Check the database index.
 Repair the database without closing the database and locking out users.
 Reclaim free space by discarding empty records.
16.6.1 Syntax
To run DSRepair, use the following syntax:
ndsrepair {-U| -P| -S| -C| -E| -N| -T| -J entry_id}
[-A yes|no] [-O yes|no] [-F filename] [-Ad]
or
ndsrepair -R [-l yes|no [-u yes|no] [-m yes|no] [-i yes|no] [-f yes|no] [-d yes|no]
[-t yes|no] [-o yes|no] [-r yes|no] [-v yes|no] [-c yes|no] [-A yes|no] [-O yes|no]
[-F filename]
IMPORTANT: The -Ad option should not be used without prior direction from Novell Support
personnel.
DSRepair Options
Option Description
-R Repairs the local eDirectory database. Use this repair operation to resolve
inconsistencies in the local database so that it can be opened and accessed by
eDirectory. This option has suboptions that facilitate repair operations on the
database. It has function modifiers that are explained in “Function Modifiers
Used with the -R Option” on page 81. This option, with no suboptions, is the
suggested means of repair unless you are told by Novell Support to perform
certain operations manually.
-P Replica and Partition Operations option. Lists the partitions that have replicas
stored in the current server’s eDirectory database files. The Replica options
menu provides options to repair replicas, cancel a partition operation, schedule
synchronization, and designate the local replica as the master replica.
For more information, see “Replica and Partition Operations Option” on page 82.