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9 Directory Usage Parameters in the ldap.ora File

This chapter provides a complete listing of the ldap.ora file configuration parameters.

This chapter contains the following topics:

Overview of Directory Server Usage File

The ldap.ora file contains directory usage configuration parameters created by Oracle Internet DirectoryOpens a new window Configuration Assistant or Oracle Net Configuration AssistantOpens a new window. Do not modify these parameters or their settings.

When created with Oracle Internet Directory Configuration Assistant, ldap.ora is located in the ORACLE_HOME/ldap/admin directory. When created with Oracle Net Configuration Assistant, the ldap.ora file is located in the ORACLE_HOME/network/admin directory. The ldap.ora file can also be stored in the directory specified by the LDAP_ADMIN or TNS_ADMIN environment variable.

Directory Usage Parameters

This section lists and describes the following ldap.ora file configuration parameters:

DIRECTORY_SERVERS

Purpose

To list the host names and port number of the primary and alternate LDAP directory serverOpens a new windows.

Values

host:port[:sslport]

Example

DIRECTORY_SERVERS=(ldap-server:389, raffles:400:636)

DIRECTORY_SERVER_TYPE

Purpose

To specify the type of directory server that is being used.

Values

  • oid for Oracle Internet Directory

  • ad for Microsoft Active Directory

Example

DIRECTORY_SERVER_TYPE=oid

DEFAULT_ADMIN_CONTEXT

Purpose

To specify the default directory entry that contains an Oracle ContextOpens a new window from which connect identifiers can be created, modified, or looked up.

Values

Valid distinguished name (DN)Opens a new window

Example

DEFAULT_ADMIN_CONTEXT="o=OracleSoftware,c=US"