Overview Of Directory Server Files - Red Hat DIRECTORY SERVER 8.0 Command Reference Manual

Chapter 4.
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
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directory. 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.

4.1. Overview of Directory Server Files

NOTE
In examples and sample code, paths assume that the Directory Server is installed on Red
Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (32-bit), 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
Backup files
Configuration files
Database files
LDIF files
Lock files
Log files
PID files
Tools
Instance directory
Table 4.1. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 and 5 (x86)
File or Directory
Backup files
Configuration files
Database files
LDIF files
Lock file
Log files
The /lib directory only applies to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (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.
Location
/var/lib/dirsrv/slapd-instance_name/bak
/etc/dirsrv/slapd-instance_name
/var/lib/dirsrv/slapd-instance_name/db
/var/lib/dirsrv/slapd-instance_name/ldif
/var/lock/dirsrv/slapd-instance_name
/var/log/dirsrv/slapd-instance_name
/var/run/dirsrv
/usr/bin
/usr/sbin
/usr/lib/mozldap
/usr/lib/dirsrv/slapd-instance_name
Location
/var/lib/dirsrv/slapd-instance_name/bak
/etc/dirsrv/slapd-instance_name
/var/lib/dirsrv/slapd-instance_name/db
/var/lib/dirsrv/slapd-instance_name/ldif
/var/lock/dirsrv/slapd-instance_name
/var/log/dirsrv/slapd-instance_name
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