With LDAP Administrator you can import directory data from files of the LDIF and DSML formats.
To import directory data from a file:
Select an LDAP entry under which you'd like to import data.
Click
Import Data on the Entry toolbar, or use the same command from the context menu for the selected entry.
The wizard has got two steps:
Step 1: Specifying File NameSelect a file that contains data for import. If the importing engine automatically detects a known document (to be indicated in the static below), you will be able to click Import or Next to proceed to the Advanced options.
Step 2: Document Extra OptionsAt this step you are supposed to choose some extra document options.
The Auto Replacement group provides for a replacement of DN suffixes specified in Pattern with values from the Replace edit control in process of importing data to directory.
The Attribute Set group combines a few settings that control the way an entry's attributes are being processed. The Exclude SAM attributes option ensures that attributes owned by SAM (Security Authentiaction Manager) that can potentially be present in the source document are not sent to the server during import, otherwise an error may occur. Use this option if you're involved with the ActiveDirectory server. The Exclude collective attributes option addresses the so-called collective attributes owned by a special entry, and can be propagated to a certain tree branch, which means that they will appear in every entry from this branch. Please note that this option is very resource consuming, so we recommend you only use it when explicitly required.
Importing data may take quite a long time. To track import progress, use the Importing Data dialog displayed in the right-hand side bottom corner of the screen. To abort importing data, click Stop inside the dialog or click
Stop Operation on the Standard toolbar.