Netscape NETSCAPE DIRECTORY SERVER 6.1 - ADMINISTRATOR, Administrator'S Manual

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Using the Directory Server Console
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3.
Start Netscape Console by entering the following command:
#
serverRoot
/startconsole
The Console login window is displayed. Or, if your configuration directory
(the directory that contains the
o=NetscapeRoot
suffix) is stored in a separate
instance of Directory Server, a window is displayed requesting the
administrator user id, password, and the URL of the Netscape Administration
Server for that Directory Server.
4.
Log in using the bind DN and password of a user with sufficient access
permissions for the operations you want to perform.
For example, use
cn=Directory Manager
, and the appropriate password. The
Netscape Console is displayed.
5.
Navigate through the tree in the left-hand pane to find the machine hosting
your Directory Server, and click on its name or icon to display its general
properties.
6.
To edit the name and description of your Directory Server, click the Edit
button. Enter the new name and description in the text boxes. The name will
appear in the tree on the left. Click OK to set the new name and description.
7.
Double-click the name of your Directory Server in the tree or click the Open
button to display the Directory Server Console.
Copying Entry DNs to the Clipboard
Using the Directory tab, you can copy the DN of an entry to the clipboard.
To do this:
1.
On the Directory Server Console, select the Directory tab.
2.
Browse through the tree until the entry whose DN you want to copy is
displayed.
3.
Select the entry in the tree and then select Edit >Copy DN, or press
Shift+Ctrl+C.