`ldap_cachemgr` Daemon

ldap_cachemgr(1M) is a daemon that runs on LDAP client machines. It performs the following key functions.

It gains access to the configuration files, running as root
It refreshes the client configuration information stored in the profiles on the server and pulls this data from the clients
It maintains a sorted list of active LDAP servers to use
It improves lookup efficiency by caching some common look-up requests submitted by various clients
It improves the efficiency of host lookups

Note –

The ldap_cachemgr must be running at all times in order for LDAP naming services to work.

Refer to ldap_cachemgr(1M) for detailed information.

ldap_cachemgr Daemon