Basic properties of attributes
The following table details the standard elements in schema definition.
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The globally unique name |
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An optional definition that describes the attribute and its contents The LDIF equivalent is |
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The object identifier assigned to the schema definition You can obtain a specific OID for your company that allows you to define your own object classes and attributes from IANA or ANSI. |
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The attribute syntax used For example, the |
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The schema definition’s parent or supertype, if any The analogous LDIF equivalent is |
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Specifies if the attribute can appear more than once in its containing object class |
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Specifies any object classes that require the attribute |
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Specifies any object classes that can optionally use the attribute |
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Specifies any restriction on the value of the attribute |
The Additional Properties table details auxiliary information associated with the attribute.
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Any shortform alias names, if any You can have any number of shortform names as long as they are all unique. The analogous LDIF equivalent appears as the secondary element with the |
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The origin of the schema definition Typically, it could refer to a specific RFC or company. |
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Specifies the schema file that stores the definition in the |
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The intended use of the attribute The choices are:
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Specifies if the attribute can be modified by an authorized user |
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Specifies if the schema definition is obsolete or not |
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Specifies the associated matching rules for the attribute |