oLschema2ldif

oLschema2ldif [options] schema_file...

-c
    Create config entry (cn=config) instead of schema entries (cn=schema, cn=config).

-o file
    Write output to file instead of standard output.

-s suffix
    Suffix for the LDAP database where the schema will reside. Defaults to dc=my-domain,dc=com.

The `oLschema2ldif` command is a utility designed to convert OpenLDAP schema definitions (typically found in `.schema` files) into LDIF (LDAP Data Interchange Format). LDIF is a standard text-based format used to represent LDAP directory entries, including schema definitions. This conversion is essential for importing schema into an LDAP server, allowing the server to understand and enforce the structure and constraints defined within the schema. Without importing a schema, the LDAP server will not be able to validate the attributes or object classes defined by it when new entries are added or existing entries are modified. `oLschema2ldif` simplifies the process of preparing schema for use within an LDAP environment by handling the conversion automatically.

This command relies on proper schema file formatting. Errors in the schema file might lead to incorrect LDIF output or import failures.

Example 1: Convert a schema file to LDIF and print to standard output:
oLschema2ldif my_schema.schema

Example 2: Convert a schema file to LDIF and save to a file:
oLschema2ldif -o output.ldif my_schema.schema

Example 3: Convert a schema file to cn=config and save to file:
oLschema2ldif -c -o output.ldif my_schema.schema

Example 4: Specify a custom suffix for the LDIF:
oLschema2ldif -s dc=example,dc=org my_schema.schema

The command `oLschema2ldif` was created to assist in managing OpenLDAP schemas, making them readily loadable into the LDAP server. Its utility lies in the need to transform human-readable schema definitions into the LDIF format required for importing these definitions into the LDAP directory, thereby defining and structuring data within the directory.

ldapadd(1), slapd(8), ldap.schema(5), slapadd(8)