Novell eDirectory 8.8 Troubleshooting Guide - NetIQ

Option
Base DN
Scope
Description
Base distinguished name for the search request
If this field is left empty, the base DN defaults to " " (empty string).
Scope of the search request
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Filter
Attributes
RFC 2254-compliant search filter
The default is objectclass=*.
Attributes you want returned for each search entry
9 Click Next.
10 Specify the LDAP server where the data will be migrated.
11 Click Next, then click Finish.
NOTE: Ensure that the schema is consistent across LDAP Services.
Using the Novell Import Conversion Export Utility Command Line Interface
To enable forward references in the command line interface, use the -F LDAP destination handler
option.
For more information, see “LDIF Destination Handler Options” in the Novell eDirectory 8.8
Administration Guide.
5.2.2 Checking the Syntax of LDIF Files
You can check the syntax of an LDIF file before you process the records in the file by using the
Display Operations But Do Not Perform LDIF source handler option.
The LDIF source handler always checks the syntax of the records in an LDIF file as it processes
them. Using this option disables the processing of the records and lets you verify the syntax.
Using the Novell eDirectory Import Convert Export Wizard
1 In Novell iManager, click the Roles and Tasks button .
2 Click eDirectory Maintenance > Import Convert Export Wizard.
3 Click Import Data from File on Disk, then click Next.
4 Select LDIF as the type of file you want to import.
5 Specify the name of the file containing the data you want to import, specify the appropriate
options.
6 Under Advanced Settings, click Display Operations But Do Not Perform, then click Next.
7 Specify the LDAP server where the data will be imported.
8 Add the appropriate options, as described in the following table:
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