| opendirectoryd(8) | System Manager's Manual | opendirectoryd(8) |
opendirectoryd —
is a launchd(8) job
for client access to local or remote directory systems
opendirectoryd |
[--version] |
opendirectoryd is a
launchd(8) job which replaces
"DirectoryService" as a core part of the Open Directory
technology. Several modules are provided that allow access to existing
directory systems:
opendirectoryd modules have specific
capabilities:
Third party plugins developed for "DirectoryService" are supported via dspluginhelperd(8).
Open Directory is a technology which includes a client API
abstraction layer, a directory server, and the
opendirectoryd daemon. This allows clients to
utilize a single API to access a variety of directory servers simultaneously
or configure their own directory server.
Open Directory forms the foundation of how Mac OS X accesses all authoritative configuration information (users, groups, mounts, managed desktop data, etc.). This allows use of virtually any directory system via Apple and third party modules.
Configuration of opendirectoryd is done
via "System Preferences" under the "Users & Groups"
preference pane. Advanced settings are available by using "Open
Directory Utility..." within "Users & Groups" preference
pane.
More information is available from the Open Directory website:
http://developer.apple.com/darwin/projects/opendirectory/
Open Directory Server utilizes OpenLDAP which is included as part of Mac OS X Client, Mac OS X Server, and Darwin. OpenLDAP provides a robust and scalable platform for serving directory-based information for both standalone and networked systems.
The following will set the default domain name used to map user and group identities in NFSv4 client/server operations.
dscl . -create Config/NFSv4Domain RealName <Example.com>
This command requires root privileges.
Files are stored in various locations for opendirectoryd depending on use. A list of folders and files are shown below.
| March 3, 2011 | macOS 14.6 |