PingDirectory

Modifying the schema

You can create new attribute types or object classes in the schema editor.

When extending the schema, you should not modify native schema elements. Click the corresponding tab for the task that you want to perform.

Creating a new attribute type using the schema editor

About this task

You can create attribute types for any new properties that logically belong to objects in your directory. To create a new attribute type:

Steps

  1. Start the administrative console.

  2. In the top-level navigation menu, select LDAP Schema.

  3. Click the Attribute Types tab, and then in the Actions list, select New Attribute Type.

    A screen capture showing the Actions list in the Attribute Types tab with the New Attribute Types option highlighted.
  4. Enter the properties for the new attribute types according to the help text.

  5. Click Save.