Problem
You want to perform an ldap search but only receive a limited number of records in return.
Solution
Use -z # to restrict the number of records returned.
Example
Search and return only 5 records.ldapsearch -x -z 5 -v-D"cn=Manager,dc=demo,dc=net"-w secret \-b"dc=demo,dc=net" "(lastlogin>=99999999)"
Reference
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Problem
You want to search for a field greater than a value, in your LDAP search.
Solution
To search for a field with a value greater than a given figure, we use >=. If you try to just use > it chucks out an error.
Example
This is how to perform a greater than LDAP search.ldapsearch -x -v-D"cn=Manager,dc=demo,dc=net"-w secret […]
Problem
You want to search an LDIF file for a given dn, or pattern.
Solution
Multi-line pattern search and output - useful for LDIFs! Written in Perl - see example tab.
Example
Replace pattern to a given name, etc and filename to LDIF output file.perl -ane '$/="dn" ;print,"\n\n" if($_ =~/pattern/);' filenameFor example:$ cat user.ldifdn: cn=user0,dc=subdiv,dc=demo,dc=netobjectClass: personsn: Usercn: user0userPassword: today321dn: […]
Problem
You want to perform an LDAP search, matching entries which do not match certain criteria.
Solution
To perform a logical NOT we just use the exclamation mark ! - see example.
Example
This is how to perform a logical OR LDAP search.ldapsearch -x -v-D"cn=Manager,dc=demo,dc=net"-w secret \-b"dc=demo,dc=net" "(!(sn=Doe))"
Reference
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Problem
You want to match more than one field, in your LDAP search.
Solution
To match more than one field we use the ampersand - “&” with ldapsearch.
Example
This is how to perform a logical AND LDAP search.ldapsearch -x -v-D"cn=Manager,dc=demo,dc=net"-w secret \-b"dc=demo,dc=net" "(&(givenname=John)(sn=Smith))"
Reference
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Problem
You want to match more one or another pattern, in your LDAP search.
Solution
To match more one pattern or another we use the pipe symbol “|” .
Example
This is how to perform a logical OR LDAP search.ldapsearch -x -v-D"cn=Manager,dc=demo,dc=net"-w secret \-b"dc=demo,dc=net" "(|(sn=Doe)(sn=Smith))"
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Problem
You want to delete a LDAP entry.
Solution
In this example, we just use ldapdelete from the command line.Remember to take a backup. ldapsearch with -L
Example
Here is an example of deleting a record in LDAP:ldapdelete -v -D'cn=Manager..' -w ${passwd} \ […]
Problem
You want to modify or change a record in LDAP.Supplanting one value with another.
Solution
Use ldapmodify from the command line.Again take a backup with -L - just to be sure.
Example
Here is an example of modifying a record in LDAP, when you need to modify an entry to an existing record:ldapmodify -x -v-D”cn=Manager,dc=demo,dc=net”-w secret<<EOTdn: cn=jdoe,dc=demo,dc=netchangetype: […]
Problem
You want to modify an LDAP record.For example change telephone number, address, etc.
Solution
Use ldapmodify from command line. I might seem daunting to start with, but it is the best way.Plus you should perform a search with -L option, to take a backup to file.
Example
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Problem
You want to add an LDAP record. Effectively create a record.
Solution
To add a record to LDAP, you simply run an ldapmodify with the -a flag.
Example
ldapmodify -x -a -v-D”cn=Manager,dc=demo,dc=net”-w secret < ldifFileWhere ldifFile is a file either hand crafted or generated with ldapsearch -L.
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