Directory Assistant is a software tool that helps manage an LDAP address book. It simplifies the process and makes it easier to manage contacts efficiently.
To install Directory Assistant, you will need to have a few requirements in place, including python, gtk-2, pygtk, and python-ldap. After installing the required packages, you can unpack the tarball, navigate to the directoryassistant-1.4/ folder, and edit the Makefile to adjust the installation location. Finally, run the make command to complete the installation. If an error prompt appears due to a missing gtk module, ensure that you run the ./install.py script under X.
Directory Assistant's configuration feature is done via a simple configuration file process, which doesn't require much expertise, thus ensuring that novice users won't have trouble setting up LDAP access. The config file is straightforward, typically stored in /etc/directoryassistant or $HOME/.directoryassistant.
Notable changes have been implemented in this latest release. It comes loaded with support for multiple LDAP servers, incorporates added functionality of many more common LDAP keys and has significantly improved error handling. Finally, Debian includes Directoryassistant with its latest version, making it easy for Debian Sid users to install it using apt.
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