LFCS · Question #201
Which of the following are valid choices for the LDAP database backend? (Choose THREE correct answers.)
The correct answer is B. config C. passwd E. shell. The question asks to identify three valid database backends for an LDAP server.
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- Afile
- Bconfig
- Cpasswd
- Dlbdm
- Eshell
How the community answered
(23 responses)- A9% (2)
- B87% (20)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
The question asks to identify three valid database backends for an LDAP server.
'file' is not a standard, standalone OpenLDAP database backend; data is typically stored in specialized formats managed by other backends.
The 'config' backend is a special database that stores the runtime configuration of OpenLDAP, allowing dynamic management of the server's settings.
The 'passwd' backend allows OpenLDAP to serve directory information directly from the local system's '/etc/passwd' and '/etc/group' files, integrating local user and group data.
'lbdm' is not a recognized or standard database backend option for OpenLDAP.
The 'shell' backend provides a mechanism for OpenLDAP to interact with external programs or scripts to retrieve and manage directory data, offering flexibility for custom data sources.
Concept tested: OpenLDAP database backends
Source: https://www.openldap.org/doc/admin24/backends.html
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