How do I create an LDIF file containing LDAP backed NIS Netgroup information?

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NIS Netgroup is useful in controlling login and service level authentication. By configuring LDAP to use NIS Netgroups its possible to selectively allow ldap users to have access to certain systems.

The NIS netgroup ldif needs the objectClass type nisNetgroup. Listed below is an example LDIF file:

dn: cn=trustedusers,ou=Netgroup,dc=ldap,dc=company,dc=org
obje...

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