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On a Postfix mail server, the command postconf -m is run to determine if OpenLDAP is supported. Which storage medium would indicate support for OpenLDAP?

The correct answer is A. ldap. The postconf -m command on a Postfix mail server lists supported lookup table types, where 'ldap' indicates support for OpenLDAP.

Submitted by hassan_iq· Apr 18, 2026Service Configuration

Question

On a Postfix mail server, the command postconf -m is run to determine if OpenLDAP is supported. Which storage medium would indicate support for OpenLDAP?

Options

  • Aldap
  • Bopenldap
  • Cx500
  • Ddbm
  • Eldaptable

How the community answered

(61 responses)
  • A
    90% (55)
  • B
    5% (3)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    3% (2)

Why each option

The `postconf -m` command on a Postfix mail server lists supported lookup table types, where 'ldap' indicates support for OpenLDAP.

AldapCorrect

The `ldap` storage medium type listed by `postconf -m` signifies that Postfix has been compiled with support for LDAP lookups, which is used for OpenLDAP integration to query directory services.

Bopenldap

`openldap` is the name of the software suite, not the specific storage medium type reported by Postfix for LDAP support.

Cx500

`x500` is a directory services standard, but it is not the Postfix storage medium identifier used for LDAP lookups.

Ddbm

`dbm` refers to a generic database management system for flat-file databases, not specifically for LDAP directory lookups.

Eldaptable

`ldaptable` is not a standard Postfix storage medium type for indicating LDAP support.

Concept tested: Postfix LDAP lookup table identification

Source: https://www.postfix.org/ldap_table.5.html

Topics

#Postfix#LDAP#Mail Server Configuration#postconf command

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