Preface

This document guides you through the installation, setup, and uninstallation process for the Oracle Unified Directory. The guide describes installation of the software, setup of the three distinct server modes, and minimal configuration to get started using the server.

Who Should Use This Book

This document is intended for anyone who wants to install an Oracle Unified Directory directory server, proxy server, or replication gateway.

Before You Read This Book

Before you read this document, you should be familiar with the following documents:

Oracle Unified Directory 11g Release 1 (11.1.1) Release Notes
Oracle Unified Directory 11g Release 1 (11.1.1) Deployment Planning Guide

Related Books

You might want to refer to the following documentation:

Oracle Unified Directory 11g Release 1 (11.1.1) Administration Guide
Oracle Unified Directory 11g Release 1 (11.1.1) Command-Line Usage Guide

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Typographic Conventions

The following table describes the typographic conventions that are used in this book.

Table P-1 Typographic Conventions

Typeface	Meaning	Example
`AaBbCc123`	The names of commands, files, and directories, and onscreen computer output	Edit your `.login` file. Use `ls -a` to list all files. `machine_name% you have mail.`
`AaBbCc123`	What you type, contrasted with onscreen computer output	`machine_name%` `su` `Password:`
`aabbcc123`	Placeholder: replace with a real name or value	The command to remove a file is `rm` `filename`.
AaBbCc123	Book titles, new terms, and terms to be emphasized	Read Chapter 6 in the User's Guide. A cache is a copy that is stored locally. Do not save the file. Note: Some emphasized items appear bold online.

Shell Prompts in Command Examples

The following table shows the default UNIX system prompt and superuser prompt for shells that are included in the Oracle Solaris OS. Note that the default system prompt that is displayed in command examples varies, depending on the Oracle Solaris release.

Table P-2 Shell Prompts

Shell	Prompt
Bash shell, Korn shell, and Bourne shell	`$`
Bash shell, Korn shell, and Bourne shell for superuser	`#`
C shell	`machine_name%`
C shell for superuser	`machine_name#`

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