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3. Add objects 2.2.1. Samba schema

In order for OpenLDAP to be used as a backend for Samba, logically, the DIT will need to use attributes that can properly describe Samba data. Such attributes can be obtained by introducing a Samba LDAP schema.

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For more information on schemas and their installation see Section 1.4, “Modifying the slapd Configuration Database” [p. 120].


1. The schema is found in the now-installed samba package and is already in the ldif format. We can import it with one simple command:



zcat /usr/share/doc/samba/examples/LDAP/samba.ldif.gz | sudo ldapadd -Q -Y EXTERNAL -H ldapi:///

2. To query and view this new schema:


sudo ldapsearch -Q -LLL -Y EXTERNAL -H ldapi:/// -b cn=schema,cn=config 'cn=*samba*'


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