The LDIFDE utility exports and imports objects from and to Active Directory using the ldif format, which is kinda’ like csv when it gets really drunk and can’t stay on one line. Luckily, ldif can’t drive. Actually, each attribute/field is on a line (which allows for arrays) and an empty line starts the next record. Which can make for a pretty messy looking file the first time you look at one. The csvde command can be used to export data into the csv format instead. In it’s simplest form the ldifde command can be used to export AD objects just using a -f option to specify the location (the working…
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Windows Server 2008: AD Schema
Importing ldf files is one way to extend an Active Directory Schema. In 2003 you could use ldifde to import ldif or ldf files. In 2008 you’ll be happy to know the syntax hasn’t changed. To import directory objects use the following command ldifde–i-ffilename-sservername:port-m-ausername domain password To export directory objects use the following command ldifde-e-ffilename-sservername:port-m-ausername domain password
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Where are my LDAP schema files?
/etc/ldap/schema