The Basic Properties table displays the standard elements in schema definition.

Attributes Description

Name

The globally unique name.

Description

An optional definition that describes the object class and its contents. The analogous LDIF equivalent is DESC.

OID

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

The schema definition’s hierarchical parent or superior object class, if any. An object class can have one parent.

Type

The type of schema definition, which can be abstract, structural, or auxiliary. The analogous LDIF equivalent is ABSTRACT, STRUCTURAL, or AUX.

Required Attributes

Specifies required attributes with the object class. The analogous LDIF equivalent is MUST.

Tip:

The Schema Editor marks any inherited attributes from another object class. Double-click an attribute value to take you to the Properties View for that particular attribute.

Optional Attributes

Specifies optional attributes that can be used with the object class. The analogous LDIF equivalent is MAY.

Tip:

The Schema Editor marks any inherited attributes from another object class. Double-click an attribute value to take you to the properties view for that particular attribute.

The Additional Properties table provides auxiliary information associated with the object class.

Attributes Description

Aliases

Specifies short-form alias names, if any. You could have any number of short-form 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

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Specifies if the schema definition is obsolete or not.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.