OpenLDAP 2.0 README
	
	For a description of what this distribution contains, see the
	ANNOUNCEMENT file in this directory.  For a description of
	changes from previous releases, see the CHANGES file in this
	directory.

	This is the first release of 2.0 and includes significant
	changes from prior releases.  The software may be a little
	rough around the edges, use with appropriate care.  Those
	seeking stable LDAP servers may want to use 1.2.


REQUIRED SOFTWARE
	Build OpenLDAP requires a number of software packages to be
	preinstalled.  Additional information regarding prerequisite
	software can be found in the OpenLDAP Administrator's Guide.

	Base system (libraries and tools):
		Standard C compiler (required)
		Cyrus SASL software (recommended)
		OpenSSL TLS software (recommended)
		POSIX REGEX software (required)

	SLAPD:
		LDBM compatible datastore (required)
			[Sleepycat Berkeley DB 3.1 (recommended) or GDBM]

	SLURPD:
		LTHREAD compatible thread package
			[POSIX threads, Mach Cthreads, select others]

	CLIENTS/CONTRIB ware:
		Depends on package.  See per package README.


MAKING AND INSTALLING THE DISTRIBUTION
	Please see the INSTALL file for basic instructions.  More
	detailed instructions can be found in the OpenLDAP
	Admnistrator's Guide (see DOCUMENTATION section).


DOCUMENTATION
	There are man pages for most programs in the distribution and
	routines in the various libraries.  See ldap(3) for details.

	The OpenLDAP website is available and contains the latest LDAP
	news, releases announcements, pointers to other LDAP resources,
	etc..  It is located at:
		http://www.OpenLDAP.org/

	The OpenLDAP Administrator's Guide is available at:
		http://www.openldap.org/doc/admin/

	The OpenLDAP Software FAQ is available at:
		http://www.openldap.org/faq/index.cgi


SUPPORT / FEEDBACK / PROBLEM REPORTS / DISCUSSIONS
	OpenLDAP is user supported.  If you have problems, please
	review the OpenLDAP FAQ <http://www.openldap.org/faq/> and
	archives of the OpenLDAP-software and OpenLDAP-bugs mailing
	lists <http://www.openldap.org/lists/>.  If you cannot find
	the answer, please enquire on the OpenLDAP-software list.

	Issues, such as bug reports, should be reported using our
	our Issue Tracking System <http://www.OpenLDAP.com/its/> or
	by sending mail to OpenLDAP-its@OpenLDAP.org.  Do not use
	this system for software enquiries.  Please direct these
	to an appropriate mailing list.

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