Ldif; Syntax - Netscape DIRECTORY SERVER 6.1 Configuration Manual

Option
-O
-R
-v
-V
-y

ldif

ldif
attribute values. With Base 64 Encoding you can represent Binary data, such as a
JPEG image, in LDIF by using base 64 encoding. You identify base 64 encoded data
by using the :: symbol. For example:
jpegPhoto:: <encoded data>
In addition to binary data, other values that must be base 64 encoded include:
• Any value that begins with a semicolon (;) or a space
• Any value that contains non-ASCII data, including newlines
The
ldif
line continuation and appropriate attribute information. The
senses whether the input requires base 64 encoding.

Syntax

When you use
ldif [-b] [ attrtypes ] [ optional-options ]
Description
Specifies the maximum number of referral hops to follow. For example, -O 2.
There is no maximum number of referral hops.
Specifies that referrals are not to be followed automatically. By default, the
server follows referrals.
Specifies that the utility is to run in verbose mode.
Specifies the LDAP version number to be used on the operation. For example,
-V 2. LDAP v3 is the default. You cannot perform an LDAP v3 operation
against a Directory Server that only supports LDAP v2.
Specifies the proxy DN to use for the delete operation. This argument is
provided for testing purposes. For more information about proxied
authorization, see Chapter 6, "Managing Access Control" in the Netscape
Directory Server Administrator's Guide.
automatically formats LDIF files for you and creates base 64 encoded
command-line utility will take any input and format it with the correct
, you must enter the command using the following format:
ldif
utility also
ldif
Chapter 7 Command-Line Utilities
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