Host resolution using openLDAP

Host resolution using ldap

To use ldap for host resolution use following steps:

1. Verify that 'nis' schema is included in slapd configuratiodn
2. Create an ou for hosts using

   dn: ou=hosts,dc=virtual-labs,dc=ac,dc=in
   objectClass: organizationalUnit
   ou: hosts
   description: Group of important hosts for converting host names to IP addresses

3. Create sample host entry using

   dn: cn=ldap,ou=hosts,dc=virtual-labs,dc=ac,dc=in
   objectClass: ipHost
   objectClass: device
   ipHostNumber: 10.4.12.152
   cn: ldap
   cn: ldap.virtual-labs.ac.in

Client configuration steps are mentioned at Configuring host to use LDAP for host resolution