VSI-AXPVMS-LDAP-V0204-47A-1-RELNOTES.PDF

This document introduces OpenLDAP 2.4.47 for OpenVMS I64 and Alpha platforms, released in February 2020. It's a port of the free, open-source Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) implementation, including all functionality from the upstream 2.4.47 release.

Key points include:

• New Features: SSL/TLS support is dynamically linked and requires OpenSSL 1.1.1DA or later.
• Requirements: OpenVMS Version 8.4-1H1 or higher, VSI/HPE/MultiNet TCP/IP, VSI SSL111 V1.1-1DA or later, and an optional C compiler for extensions. Installation on an ODS-5 enabled file system is recommended.
• Installation: The software is installed using an OpenVMS PCSI kit via the PRODUCT INSTALL LDAP command.
• Post-Installation: Requires adding logical name definitions for startup/shutdown scripts (SYSTARTUP_VMS.COM, SYSHUTDWN.COM), and optionally configuring LDAP server startup, defining foreign commands, running an Installation Verification Procedure (IVP), and compiling example programs (with notes on 32-bit vs. 64-bit pointers).
• Operational Considerations: Running the LDAP server demands specific OpenVMS privileges (e.g., TMPMBX, NETMBX) and recommended system quotas (e.g., Maxjobs, Bytlm, CHANNELCNT) to ensure efficient operation.
• Alternative Installation: Installation to a non-default location using the /DESTINATION qualifier requires manual copying of startup/shutdown scripts.
• Documentation: Users are advised to consult the OpenLDAP documentation for configuration and management.
• Known Problems: There may be issues with IPv6 functionality on OpenVMS in some environments, with a resolution expected in future releases.