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In /etc/smbldap-tools/ which file contains the DN and password for the LDAP manager?

The correct answer is C. smbldap_bind.conf. The smbldap_bind.conf file within the /etc/smbldap-tools/ directory is specifically designated to store the Distinguished Name (DN) and password for the LDAP manager account used by Samba's LDAP tools.

Submitted by rania.sa· Apr 18, 2026Service Configuration

Question

In /etc/smbldap-tools/ which file contains the DN and password for the LDAP manager?

Options

  • Asmbldap.conf
  • Bldap.conf
  • Csmbldap_bind.conf
  • Dslapd.conf

How the community answered

(22 responses)
  • A
    5% (1)
  • C
    91% (20)
  • D
    5% (1)

Why each option

The `smbldap_bind.conf` file within the `/etc/smbldap-tools/` directory is specifically designated to store the Distinguished Name (DN) and password for the LDAP manager account used by Samba's LDAP tools.

Asmbldap.conf

`smbldap.conf` contains general configuration parameters for `smbldap-tools`, but not the specific bind DN and password for the LDAP manager.

Bldap.conf

`ldap.conf` is typically the system-wide LDAP client configuration file, not specific to `smbldap-tools` manager credentials.

Csmbldap_bind.confCorrect

The `smbldap_bind.conf` file is designed to securely store the LDAP manager's bind DN and password, which `smbldap-tools` uses to authenticate to the LDAP server for administrative operations. Separating this sensitive information from the main `smbldap.conf` improves security and management.

Dslapd.conf

`slapd.conf` is the main configuration file for the OpenLDAP server daemon (`slapd`), not for client-side tools like `smbldap-tools`.

Concept tested: smbldap-tools LDAP manager credentials

Source: https://www.samba.org/samba/docs/current/manpages/smbldap-tools.8.html

Topics

#LDAP#Samba#Configuration Files#User Management

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