Planning to set up the print subsystem

Setting up the print subsystem to use IBM® Directory (LDAP) involves two steps.

First, configure an IBM Directory (LDAP) server to store System V print information. This server will act as a centralized repository for System V print information. Second, configure the host systems (clients) to use the IBM Directory server for System V print information.

Note: The mkprtldap command that is used to set up directory-enabled System V print on AIX® can only be run by the root user. The mkprtldap command only configures the IBM Directory server and client systems to use the IBM Directory for System V print information. To add, delete, and manage printers, print queues, and systems, run the directory-enabled System V print commands (dslpaccept, dslpaccess, dslpadmin, dslpdisable, dslpenable, dslpreject, and dslpsearch). The directory enabled System V print commands are provided with the bos.svprint file set, which must be installed on both the client and server. The client side configuration must be completed with the mkprtldap command before running any of the directory-enabled System V print commands.