The Basic Properties section displays the standard elements in schema definition.
Attributes Description
Name Specifies the globally unique name.
Description Specifies an optional definition that describes the object class and its contents. The analogous LDIF equivalent is "DESC".
OID Specifies 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.
Parent Specifies the schema definition’s hierarchical parent or superior object class if any. An object class can have one parent. The analogous LDIF equivalent
Type Specifies the type of schema definition: abstract, structural, or auxiliary. The analogous LDIF equivalent is "ABSTRACT", "STRUCTURAL", or "AUX
Required Attributes Specifies any required attributes with the object class. The Schema Editor also marks any inherited attributes from another object class. You can double-click an attribute value to take you to the Properties View for that particular attribute. The analogous LDIF equivalent is "MUST".
Optional Attributes Specifies any optional attributes that could be used with the object class. The Schema Editor also marks any inherited attributes from another object class. You can double-click an attribute value to take you to the Properties View for that particular attribute. The analogous LDIF equivalent is "MAY".
The Extra Properties section provides additional auxiliary information associated with the object class.
Attributes Description
Aliases Specifies any shortform alias names, if any. In theory, you could have any number of shortform names as long as they are all unique. The analogous LDIF equivalent appears as the secondary element with the NAME element although most object classes do not have aliases.
Origin Specifies the origin of the schema definition. Typically, it could refer to a specific RFC or company.
Obsolete Specifies if the schema definition is obsolete or not.
Stored in File Specifies the schema file that stores the definition in the <server-root>/config/schema folder.