To Create the Root Entry for XYZ Corporation

1. Create an LDIF file called root-file that contains:

   dn: o=XYZ, c=US objectClass: organization

   The LDIF file format is described in detail in the ldif(4) man page.

2. Add this file using ldapadd(1):

   prompt% ldapadd -c -D "cn=admin-cn, o= XYZ, c=US" -w admin-pw -f root-file

   where:

   • -c specifies to continue processing even if errors occur

   • -D introduces the distinguished name of the data store administrator. The DN must be given in quotes because it is likely to contain blank spaces.

   • -w introduces the administrator password

   • -f introduces the file holding the information to add to the database.

   If you want to avoid your password showing up in a command listing, you can omit the -w option. The ldapadd command will prompt you for your password.

   The root entry now exists.