Data handling

The data handling topics describe how to import and export container data using LDIF files.

The data handling topics provide information on how data in the container version of the IBM® Verify Directory server can be added from an LDIF file or extracted to an LDIF file.

Tool Purpose Replication Behavior
ldapadd

Client tool for small imports

(<10k entries)

Replicates by default
idsbulkload Fast server-side import for new entries No replication
idsldif2db Import with existing entries allowed Replicates by default
idsdb2ldif Export data to a LDIF file N/A