24.1.2 Directory servers that can be linked

HiRDB can link with Sun Java System Directory Server. This is referred to as the Sun Java System Directory Server linkage facility or, simply, as the directory server linkage facility.

Required knowledge
The descriptions in this manual assume that the reader is familiar with the following:
  • Directory Servers
  • HiRDB security facility
For details about Directory Servers, see Sun Java System Directory Server. For details about the HiRDB security facility, see 2. Security Definition.
Conditions
  • The following are the requirements (applicable OSs) for using the directory server linkage facility:
    [Figure]HP-UX
    [Figure]Solaris 8
    [Figure]AIX 5L
    The HiRDB must be a POSIX library version that operates in the 32-bit mode. When you set up the HiRDB environment, you use the pdsetup command to select the POSIX library version.
  • The HiRDB LDAP Option must be installed to use the Sun Java System Directory Server linkage facility.