Mr. LDIF is a python script that builds a seed LDAP authentication database. Its similar to the [PADL] [Migration Tools], except Mr. LDIF has a few key differences:

· Lacks certain features provided by PADLs Migration Tools.
· Written entirely in [python].
· One script with one config file.
· One pass conversion.
· Supports passwd(5), group(5), shadow(5) and Samba v3.

Setup

Mr. LDIF, without any seed files (like the passwd file), will generate a base LDIF that defines the root structure for your LDAP hierarchy. This creates containers for Users, Groups, Samba, and more. There are two steps in providing Mr. LDIF with complete information about your Unix and Samba users.

Gather your flatfile databases.
· Become root.
· Make a copy of your passwd file. It is usually located at /etc/passwd. If you are using · NIS, you will need to use ypcat to get at your passwd file (ypcat passwd). The same goes for group and shadow.
· Make a copy of your group file.
· Make a copy of your shadow file.
· Generate your samba password file by using the utility "pdbedit" (see below)
· Generate your samba account file by using the utility "pdbedit" (see below)
Edit the Mr. LDIF Config file (see below)