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How to setup Dsa plugin
This plugin is used to create Directory Service Accounts for administrative purpose (like pam_ldap, dns, nssldap, smbldap-tools, argonaut etc.) inside the LDAP directory.
Install required packages
debian:
apt-get install fusiondirectory-plugin-dsa
rpm:
yum install fusiondirectory-plugin-dsa
Install required schemas
debian:
apt-get install fusiondirectory-plugin-dsa-schema fusiondirectory-insert-schema -i /etc/ldap/schema/fusiondirectory/dsa-fd-conf.schema
rpm:
yum install fusiondirectory-plugin-dsa-schema fusiondirectory-insert-schema -i /etc/ldap/schema/fusiondirectory/dsa-fd-conf.schema
How to use the Dsa plugin
In your FusionDirectory web interface you have now, in the “Administration” section, a new tab and a new icon called “DSA” that you can use to manage service accounts in your ldap directory :
Create a Dsa account
1. Click on the 'DSA' entry or icon, in administration section, to join the 'DSA management' page.
2. Now you can add a new account (simple security object) via 'Actions –> Create' (or modify the existing ones):
3. A new dialog is open, fill at least in required fields:
Simple security object
Base: Object base. Entry name: (required) Service Account name.
Change password
Password method: (required) Password hash method to use. Password: (required) Service Account password. Password again: (required) Same password as above, to avoid errors.