There are various tools that can be used to delete data from an LDAP server. Here are some of the commonly used tools:
1. ldapdelete: This is a command-line tool that allows you to delete entries from an LDAP server. It can be used to delete a single entry or a subtree.
Example: ldapdelete -x -D “cn=admin,dc=mydomain,dc=com” -W “ou=users,dc=mydomain,dc=com”
1. Apache Directory Studio: This is an LDAP browser and directory client that can be used to delete entries from an LDAP server. It has a user-friendly interface and allows you to delete entries using point-and-click.
Example: Open Apache Directory Studio > Connect to LDAP Server > Navigate to the entry to be deleted > Right-click and select “Delete Entry”.
1. PHP LDAP Admin: This is a web-based LDAP administration tool that allows you to manage LDAP server and perform all the necessary operations. It can be used to delete entries from an LDAP server.
Example: Open PHP LDAP Admin > Connect to LDAP Server > Navigate to the entry to be deleted > Select the entry and click on the “Delete” button.
1. JXplorer: This is a free, open-source LDAP browser that allows you to manage LDAP server and delete entries. It has a user-friendly interface and can be used on various platforms.
Example: Open JXplorer > Connect to LDAP Server > Navigate to the entry to be deleted > Select the entry and click on the “Delete” button.
Note: When deleting entries from an LDAP server, be very careful as it can cause irreparable damage to the directory. Always take a backup of the data before making any changes.
