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389 Directory Server

Enterprise-class Open Source LDAP server for Linux by the Red Hat Directory Server team.

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LicenseGPL-3.0
GitHub stars1.2k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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389ds EngineMultimaster ReplicationRedhat Directory UpstreamEnterprise Ldap ServerSecurity
Overview

Why consider 389 Directory Server?

389 Directory Server is an open-source, enterprise-grade LDAP server written in C and Python by the 389 Directory Server project (the upstream foundation of Red Hat Directory Server). Supporting multi-master replication, SSL/TLS, and Cockpit web UI, 389 DS handles thousands of operations per second.

Guided learning

Learn 389 Directory Server by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of 389 Directory Server

389 Directory Server powers multi-datacenter LDAP directory replication with active-active synchronization.

Quickstart

bash
1# Create 389 DS instance
2sudo dscreate from-file instance.inf

389 Directory Server is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0).

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389 Directory Server FAQs

389 Directory Server is listed as a Security tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

389 Directory Server is listed under the GPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

389 Directory Server is listed as an alternative to Active Directory. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.