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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.

Submitted by thandi_sa· Apr 18, 2026Service Configuration

Question

Which of the following are valid choices for the LDAP database backend? (Choose THREE correct answers.)

Options

  • Afile
  • Bconfig
  • Cpasswd
  • Dlbdm
  • Eshell

How the community answered

(23 responses)
  • A
    9% (2)
  • B
    87% (20)
  • D
    4% (1)

Why each option

The question asks to identify three valid database backends for an LDAP server.

Afile

'file' is not a standard, standalone OpenLDAP database backend; data is typically stored in specialized formats managed by other backends.

BconfigCorrect

The 'config' backend is a special database that stores the runtime configuration of OpenLDAP, allowing dynamic management of the server's settings.

CpasswdCorrect

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.

Dlbdm

'lbdm' is not a recognized or standard database backend option for OpenLDAP.

EshellCorrect

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

Topics

#LDAP#OpenLDAP#slapd configuration#Database backends

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