5.3. Entry Object Class Reference Red Hat Directory Server 10

5.3.1. account

The account object class defines entries for computer accounts. This object class is defined in RFC 1274.

Superior Class

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OID

0.9.2342.19200300.100.4.5

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes for the entry.
uid (userID)	Gives the defined account's user ID.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
host	Gives the host name for the machine on which the account resides.
l (localityName)	Gives the city or geographical location of the entry.
o (organizationName)	Gives the organization to which the account belongs.
ou (organizationalUnitName)	Gives the organizational unit or division to which the account belongs.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.

5.3.2. accountpolicy

The accountpolicy object class defines entries for account inactivation or expiration policies. This is used for a user directory configuration entry, which works in conjunction with the Account Policy Plug-in configuration.

Superior Class

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OID

1.3.6.1.4.1.11.1.3.2.2.1

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
accountInactivityLimit	Sets the period, in seconds, from the last login time of an account before that account is locked for inactivity.

5.3.3. alias

The alias object class points to other directory entries. This object class is defined in RFC 2256.

Note

Aliasing entries is not supported in Red Hat Directory Server.

Superior Class

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OID

2.5.6.1

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Defines the object classes for the entry.
aliasedObjectName	Gives the distinguished name of the entry for which this entry is an alias.

5.3.4. bootableDevice

The bootableDevice object class points to a device with boot parameters. This object class is defined in RFC 2307.

Note

This object class is defined in 10rfc2307.ldif in the Directory Server. To use the updated RFC 2307 schema, remove the 10rfc2307.ldif file and copy the 10rfc2307bis.ldif file from the /usr/share/dirsrv/data directory to the /etc/dirsrv/slapd-instance/schema directory.

Superior Class

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OID

1.3.6.1.1.1.2.12

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Defines the object classes for the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the device.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
bootFile	Gives the boot image file.
bootParameter	Gives the parameters used by the boot process for the device.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
l (localityName)	Gives the city or geographical location of the entry.
o (organizationName)	Gives the organization to which the device belongs.
ou (organizationalUnitName)	Gives the organizational unit or division to which the device belongs.
owner	Gives the DN (distinguished name) of the person responsible for the device.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.
serialNumber	Contains the serial number of the device.

5.3.5. cacheObject

The cacheObject is an object that contains the time to live (ttl) attribute type. This object class is defined in the LDAP Caching Internet Draft.

Superior Class

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OID

1.3.6.1.4.1.250.3.18

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Defines the object classes for the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
ttl (TimeToLive)	The time that the object remains (lives) in the cache.

5.3.6. cosClassicDefinition

The cosClassicDefinition object class defines a class of service template entry using the entry's DN (distinguished name), given in the cosTemplateDn attribute, and the value of one of the target attributes, specified in the cosSpecifier attribute.

This object class is defined in RFC 1274.

Superior Class

cosSuperDefinition

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.100

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cosAttribute	Provides the name of the attribute for which the CoS generates a value. There can be more than one `cosAttribute` value specified.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
cosSpecifier	Specifies the attribute value used by a classic CoS, which, along with the template entry's DN, identifies the template entry.
cosTemplateDn	Provides the DN of the template entry which is associated with the CoS definition.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.

5.3.7. cosDefinition

The cosDefinition object class defines which class of service is being used; this object class provide compatibility with the DS4.1 CoS Plug-in.

This object class is defined in RFC 1274.

Superior Class

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OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.84

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
aci	Evaluates what rights are granted or denied when the Directory Server receives an LDAP request from a client.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
cosAttribute	Provides the name of the attribute for which the CoS generates a value. There can be more than one `cosAttribute` value specified.
cosSpecifier	Specifies the attribute value used by a classic CoS, which, along with the template entry's DN, identifies the template entry.
cosTargetTree	Defines the subtrees in the directory to which the CoS schema applies.
cosTemplateDn	Provides the DN of the template entry which is associated with the CoS definition.
uid (userID)	Gives the user ID for the entry.

5.3.8. cosIndirectDefinition

The cosIndirectDefinition defines the template entry using the value of one of the target entry's attributes. The attribute of the target entry is specified in the cosIndirectSpecifier attribute.

This object class is defined by Directory Server.

Superior Class

cosSuperDefinition

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.102

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cosAttribute	Provides the name of the attribute for which the CoS generates a value. There can be more than one `cosAttribute` value specified.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
cosIndirectSpecifier	Specifies the attribute value used by an indirect CoS to identify the template entry.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.

5.3.9. cosPointerDefinition

This object class identifies the template entry associated with the CoS definition using the template entry's DN value. The DN of the template entry is specified in the cosIndirectSpecifier attribute.

This object class is defined by Directory Server.

Superior Class

cosSuperDefinition

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.101

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cosAttribute	Provides the name of the attribute for which the CoS generates a value. There can be more than one `cosAttribute` value specified.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
cosTemplateDn	Provides the DN of the template entry which is associated with the CoS definition.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.

5.3.10. cosSuperDefinition

All CoS definition object classes inherit from the cosSuperDefinition object class.

This object class is defined by Directory Server.

Superior Class

LDAPsubentry

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.99

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cosAttribute	Provides the name of the attribute for which the CoS generates a value. There can be more than one `cosAttribute` value specified.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.

5.3.11. cosTemplate

The cosTemplate object class contains a list of the shared attribute values for the CoS.

This object class is defined by Directory Server.

Superior Class

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OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.128

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
cosPriority	Specifies which template provides the attribute value when CoS templates compete to provide an attribute value.

5.3.12. country

The country object class defines entries which represent countries. This object class is defined in RFC 2256.

Superior Class

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OID

2.5.6.2

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
c (countryName)	Contains the two-character code representing country names, as defined by ISO, in the directory.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
searchGuide	Specifies information for suggested search criteria when using the entry as the base object in the directory tree for a search.

5.3.13. dcObject

The dcObject object class allows domain components to be defined for an entry. This object class is defined as auxiliary because it is commonly used in combination with another object class, such as o (organization), ou (organizationalUnit), or l (locality).

For example:

dn: dc=example,dc=com
objectClass: top
objectClass: organizationalUnit
objectClass: dcObject
dc: example
ou: Example Corporation

This object class is defined in RFC 2247.

Superior Class

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OID

1.3.6.1.4.1.1466.344

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
dc (domainComponent)	Contains one component of a domain name.

5.3.14. device

The device object class stores information about network devices, such as printers, in the directory. This object class is defined in RFC 2247.

Superior Class

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OID

2.5.6.14

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the device.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the device.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
l (localityName)	Gives the city or geographical location of the entry.
o (organizationName)	Gives the organization to which the device belongs.
ou (organizationalUnitName)	Gives the organizational unit or division to which the device belongs.
owner	Gives the DN (distinguished name) of the person responsible for the device.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.
serialNumber	Contains the serial number of the device.

5.3.15. document

The document object class defines directory entries that represent documents. RFC 1247.

Superior Class

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OID

0.9.2342.19200300.100.4.6

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
documentIdentifier	Gives the unique ID for the document.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
abstract	Contains the abstract for the document.
audio	Stores a sound file in binary format.
authorCn	Gives the author's common name or given name.
authorSn	Gives the author's surname.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
dITRedirect	Contains the DN (distinguished name) of the entry to use as a redirect for the document entry.
documentAuthor	Contains the DN (distinguished name) of the author.
documentLocation	Gives the location of the original document.
documentPublisher	Identifies the person or organization that published the document.
documentStore
documentTitle	Contains the title of the document.
documentVersion	Gives the version number of the document.
info	Contains information about the document.
jpegPhoto	Stores a JPG image.
keyWords	Contains keywords related to the document.
l (localityName)	Gives the city or geographical location of the entry.
lastModifiedBy	Gives the DN (distinguished name) of the last user which modified the document entry.
lastModifiedTime	Gives the time of the last modification.
manager	Gives the DN (distinguished name) of the entry's manager.
o (organizationName)	Gives the organization to which the document belongs.
obsoletedByDocument	Gives the DN (distinguished name) of another document entry which obsoletes this document.
obsoletesDocument	Gives the DN (distinguished name) of another document entry which is obsoleted by this document.
ou (organizationalUnitName)	Gives the organizational unit or division to which the document belongs.
photo	Stores a photo of the document in binary format.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.
subject	Describes the subject of the document.
uniqueIdentifier	Distinguishes between two entries when a distinguished name has been reused.
updatedByDocument	Gives the DN (distinguished name) of another document entry which updates this document.
updatesDocument	Gives the DN (distinguished name) of another document entry which is updated by this document.

5.3.16. documentSeries

The documentSeries object class defines an entry that represents a series of documents. This object class is defined in RFC 1274.

Superior Class

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OID

0.9.2342.19200300.100.4.9

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
l (localityName)	Gives the place where the document series is physically located.
o (organizationName)	Gives the organization to which the document series belongs.
ou (organizationalUnitName)	Gives the organizational unit or division to which the series belongs.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.
telephoneNumber	Gives the telephone number of the person responsible for the document series.

5.3.17. domain

The domain object class defines directory entries that represent DNS domains. Use the dc (domainComponent) attribute to name entries of this object class.

This object class is also used for Internet domain names, such as example.com.

The domain object class can only be used for a directory entry which does not correspond to an organization, organizational unit, or any other object which has an object class defined for it. object for which an object class has been defined.

This object class is defined in RFC 2252.

Superior Class

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OID

0.9.2342.19200300.100.4.13

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
dc (domainComponent)	Contains one component of a domain name.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
associatedName	Gives the name of an entry within the organizational directory tree which is associated with a DNS domain.
businessCategory	Gives the type of business in which this domain is engaged.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
destinationIndicator	Gives the country and city associated with the entry; this was once required to provide public telegram service.
fax (facsimileTelephoneNumber)	Gives the fax number for the domain.
internationalISDNNumber	Gives the ISDN number for the domain.
l (localityName)	Gives the city or geographical location of the entry.
o (organizationName)	Gives the organization to which the entry belongs.
physicalDeliveryOfficeName	Gives a location where physical deliveries can be made.
postOfficeBox	Gives the post office box number for the domain.
postalAddress	Contains the mailing address for the domain.
postalCode	Gives the postal code for the domain, such as the zip code in the United States.
preferredDeliveryMethod	Shows the person's preferred method of contact or message delivery.
registeredAddress	Gives a postal address suitable to receive expedited documents when the recipient must verify delivery.
searchGuide	Specifies information for suggested search criteria when using the entry as the base object in the directory tree for a search.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.
st (stateOrProvinceName)	Gives the state or province where the domain is located.
street	Gives the street name and address number for the domain's physical location.
telephoneNumber	Gives the phone number for the domain.
teletexTerminalIdentifier	Gives the ID for a domain's teletex terminal.
telexNumber	Gives the telex number for the domain.
userPassword	Stores the password with which the entry can bind to the directory.
x121Address	Gives the X.121 address for the domain.

5.3.18. domainRelatedObject

The domainRelatedObject object class defines entries that represent DNS or NRS domains which are equivalent to an X.500 domain, such as an organization or organizational unit.

This object class is defined in RFC 1274.

Superior Class

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OID

0.9.2342.19200300.100.4.17

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
associatedDomain	Specifies a DNS domain associated with an object in the directory tree.

5.3.19. dSA

The dSA object class defines entries that represent DSAs.

This object class is defined in RFC 1274.

Superior Class

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OID

2.5.6.13

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
presentationAddress	Contains the entry's OSI presentation address.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
knowledgeInformation
l (localityName)	Gives the city or geographical location of the entry.
o (organizationName)	Gives the organization to which the entry belongs.
ou (organizationalUnitName)	Gives the organizational unit or division to which the entry belongs.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.
supportedApplicationContext	Contains the identifiers of OSI application contexts.

5.3.20. extensibleObject

When present in an entry, extensibleObject permits the entry to hold optionally any attribute. The allowed attribute list of this class is implicitly the set of all attributes known to the server.

This object class is defined in RFC 2252.

Superior Class

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OID

1.3.6.1.4.1.1466.101.120.111

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.

Allowed Attributes

All attributes known to the server.

5.3.21. friendlyCountry

The friendlyCountry object class defines country entries within the directory. This object class allows more friendly names than the country object class.

This object class is defined in RFC 1274.

Superior Class

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OID

0.9.2342.19200300.100.4.18

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
co (friendlyCountryName)	Stores the human-readable country name.
c (countryName)	Contains the two-character code representing country names, as defined by ISO, in the directory.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
searchGuide	Specifies information for suggested search criteria when using the entry as the base object in the directory tree for a search.

5.3.22. groupOfCertificates

The groupOfCertificates object class describes a set of X.509 certificates. Any certificate that matches one of the memberCertificateDescription values is considered a member of the group.

Superior Class

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OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.31

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
businessCategory	Gives the type of business in which the group is engaged.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
memberCertificateDescription	Contains the values used to determine if a particular certificate is a member of this group.
o (organizationName)	Gives the organization to which the entry belongs.
ou (organizationalUnitName)	Gives the organizational unit or division to which the entry belongs.
owner	Contains the DN (distinguished name) of the person responsible for the group.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.

5.3.23. groupOfMailEnhancedUniqueNames

The groupOfMailEnhancedUniqueNames object class is used for a mail group which must have unique members. This object class is defined for Netscape Messaging Server.

Superior Class

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OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.5

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
businessCategory	Gives the type of business in which the group is engaged.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
mailEnhancedUniqueMember	Contains a unique DN value to identify a member of the mail group.
o (organizationName)	Gives the organization to which the entry belongs.
ou (organizationalUnitName)	Gives the organizational unit or division to which the entry belongs.
owner	Contains the DN (distinguished name) of the person responsible for the group.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.

5.3.24. groupOfNames

The groupOfNames object class contains entries for a group of names. This object class is defined in RFC 2256.

Note

The definition for this object class in Directory Server differs from the standard definition. In the standard definition, member is a required attribute, while in Directory Server it is an allowed attribute. Directory Server, therefore, allows a group to have no members.

Superior Class

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OID

2.5.6.9

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
businessCategory	Gives the type of business in which the entry is engaged.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
member	Contains the DN (distinguished name) of a group member.
o (organizationName)	Gives the organization to which the entry belongs.
ou (organizationalUnitName)	Gives the organizational unit or division to which the entry belongs.
owner	Contains the DN (distinguished name) of the person responsible for the group.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.

5.3.25. groupOfUniqueNames

The groupOfUniqueNames object class defines a group which contains unique names.

Note

The definition for this object class in Directory Server differs from the standard definition. In the standard definition, uniqueMember is a required attribute, while in Directory Server it is an allowed attribute. Directory Server, therefore, allows a group to have no members.

This object class is defined in RFC 2256.

Superior Class

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OID

2.5.6.17

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
businessCategory	Gives the type of business in which the entry is engaged.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
o (organizationName)	Gives the organization to which the entry belongs.
ou (organizationalUnitName)	Gives the organizational unit or division to which the entry belongs.
owner	Contains the DN (distinguished name) of the person responsible for the group.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.
uniqueMember	Contains the DN (distinguished name) of a member of the group; this DN must be unique.

5.3.26. groupOfURLs

The groupOfURLs object class is an auxiliary object class for the groupOfUniqueNames and groupOfNames object classes. This group consists of a list of labeled URLs.

Superior Class

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OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.33

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
businessCategory	Gives the type of business in which the group is engaged.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
memberURL	Contains a URL associated with each member of the group.
o (organizationName)	Gives the organization to which the entry belongs.
ou (organizationalUnitName)	Gives the organizational unit or division to which the entry belongs.
owner	Contains the DN (distinguished name) of the person responsible for the group.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.

5.3.27. ieee802Device

The ieee802Device object class points to a device with a MAC address. This object class is defined in RFC 2307.

Note

This object class is defined in 10rfc2307.ldif in the Directory Server. To use the updated RFC 2307 schema, remove the 10rfc2307.ldif file and copy the 10rfc2307bis.ldif file from the /usr/share/dirsrv/data directory to the /etc/dirsrv/slapd-instance/schema directory.

Superior Class

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OID

1.3.6.1.1.1.2.11

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Defines the object classes for the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the device.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
l (localityName)	Gives the city or geographical location of the entry.
macAddress	Gives the MAC address of the device.
o (organizationName)	Gives the organization to which the device belongs.
ou (organizationalUnitName)	Gives the organizational unit or division to which the device belongs.
owner	Gives the DN (distinguished name) of the person responsible for the device.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.
serialNumber	Contains the serial number of the device.

5.3.28. inetAdmin

The inetAdmin object class is a marker for an administrative group or user. This object class is defined for the Netscape Delegated Administrator.

Superior Class

top

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.112

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
adminRole	Identifies a role to which the administrative user belongs.
memberOf	Contains a group name to which the administrative user belongs. This is dynamically managed by the MemberOf Plug-in.

5.3.29. inetDomain

The inetDomain object class is a auxiliary class for virtual domain nodes. This object class is defined for the Netscape Delegated Administrator.

Superior Class

top

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.129

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
inetDomainBaseDN	Defines the base DN of the user subtree for a DNS domain.
inetDomainStatus	Gives the status of the domain. The status can be active, inactive, or deleted.

5.3.30. inetOrgPerson

The inetOrgPerson object class defines entries representing people in an organization's enterprise network. This object class inherits the cn (commonName) and sn (surname) attributes from the person object class.

This object class is defined in RFC 2798.

Superior Class

person

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.2

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
sn (surname)	Gives the person's family name or last name.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
audio	Stores a sound file in binary format.
businessCategory	Gives the type of business in which the entry is engaged.
carLicense	Gives the license plate number of the person's vehicle.
departmentNumber	Gives the department for which the person works.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
destinationIndicator	Gives the country and city associated with the entry; this was once required to provide public telegram service.
displayName	Shows the preferred name of a person to use when displaying entries.
employeeNumber	Contains the person's employee number.
employeeType	Shows the person's type of employment (for example, full time).
fax (facsimileTelephoneNumber)	Contains the person's fax number.
givenName	Contains the person's first name.
homePhone	Gives the person's home phone number.
homePostalAddress	Gives the person's home mailing address.
initials	Gives the person's initials.
internationalISDNNumber	Contains the ISDN number for the entry.
jpegPhoto	Stores a JPG image.
l (localityName)	Gives the city or geographical location of the entry.
labeledURI	Contains a URL which is relevant to the entry.
mail	Contains the person's email address.
manager	Contains the DN (distinguished name) of the direct supervisor of the person entry.
mobile	Gives the person's mobile phone number.
o (organizationName)	Gives the organization to which the entry belongs.
ou (organizationalUnitName)	Gives the organizational unit or division to which the entry belongs.
pager	Gives the person's pager number.
photo	Stores a photo of a person, in binary format.
physicalDeliveryOfficeName	Gives a location where physical deliveries can be made.
postOfficeBox	Gives the post office box number for the entry.
postalAddress	Contains the mailing address for the entry.
postalCode	Gives the postal code for the entry, such as the zip code in the United States.
preferredDeliveryMethod	Shows the person's preferred method of contact or message delivery.
preferredLanguage	Gives the person's preferred written or spoken language.
registeredAddress	Gives a postal address suitable to receive expedited documents when the recipient must verify delivery.
roomNumber	Gives the room number where the person is located.
secretary	Contains the DN (distinguished name) of the person's secretary or administrative assistant.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.
st (stateOrProvinceName)	Gives the state or province where the entry is located.
street	Gives the street name and number for the person's physical location.
telephoneNumber	Gives the telephone number for the entry.
teletexTerminalIdentifier	Gives the identifier for the person's teletex terminal.
telexNumber	Gives the telex number associated with the entry.
title	Shows the person's job title.
uid (userID)	Contains the person's user ID (usually his logon ID).
userCertificate	Stores a user's certificate in cleartext (not used).
userPassword	Stores the password with which the entry can bind to the directory.
userSMIMECertificate	Stores the person's certificate in binary form so it can be used by S/MIME clients.
x121Address	Gives the X.121 address for the person.
x500UniqueIdentifier	Reserved for future use.

5.3.31. inetSubscriber

The inetSubscriber object class is used for general user account management. This object class is defined for the Netscape subscriber interoperability.

Superior Class

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OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.134

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
inetSubscriberAccountId	Contains a unique attribute linking the subscriber to a billing system.
inetSubscriberChallenge	Contains some kind of question or prompt, the challenge phrase, which is used to confirm the identity of the user.
inetSubscriberResponse	Contains the answer to the challenge question.

5.3.32. inetUser

The inetUser object class is an auxiliary class which must be present in an entry in order to deliver subscriber services. This object class is defined for the Netscape subscriber interoperability.

Superior Class

top

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.130

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
inetUserHttpURL	Contains web addresses associated with the user.
inetUserStatus	Gives the status of the user. The status can be active, inactive, or deleted.
memberOf	Contains a group name to which the user belongs. This is dynamically managed by the MemberOf Plug-in.
uid (userID)	Contains the person's user ID (usually his logon ID).
userPassword	Stores the password with which the user can use to access the user account.

5.3.33. ipHost

The ipHost object class stores IP information about a host. This object class is defined in RFC 2307.

Note

This object class is defined in 10rfc2307.ldif in the Directory Server. To use the updated RFC 2307 schema, remove the 10rfc2307.ldif file and copy the 10rfc2307bis.ldif file from the /usr/share/dirsrv/data directory to the /etc/dirsrv/slapd-instance/schema directory.

Superior Class

top

OID

1.3.6.1.1.1.2.6

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Defines the object classes for the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the device.
ipHostNumber	Contains the IP address of the device or host.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
l (localityName)	Gives the city or geographical location of the entry.
manager	Contains the DN (distinguished name) of the maintainer or supervisor of the entry.
o (organizationName)	Gives the organization to which the device belongs.
ou (organizationalUnitName)	Gives the organizational unit or division to which the device belongs.
owner	Gives the DN (distinguished name) of the person responsible for the device.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.
serialNumber	Contains the serial number of the device.

5.3.34. ipNetwork

The ipNetwork object class stores IP information about a network. This object class is defined in RFC 2307.

Note

This object class is defined in 10rfc2307.ldif in the Directory Server. To use the updated RFC 2307 schema, remove the 10rfc2307.ldif file and copy the 10rfc2307bis.ldif file from the /usr/share/dirsrv/data directory to the /etc/dirsrv/slapd-instance/schema directory.

Superior Class

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OID

1.3.6.1.1.1.2.7

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Defines the object classes for the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the device.
ipNetworkNumber	Contains the IP number for the network.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
l (localityName)	Gives the city or geographical location of the entry.
manager	Contains the DN (distinguished name) of the maintainer or supervisor of the entry.
ipNetmaskNumber	Contains the IP netmask for the network.

5.3.35. ipProtocol

The ipProtocol object class shows the IP protocol version. This object class is defined in RFC 2307.

Note

This object class is defined in 10rfc2307.ldif in the Directory Server. To use the updated RFC 2307 schema, remove the 10rfc2307.ldif file and copy the 10rfc2307bis.ldif file from the /usr/share/dirsrv/data directory to the /etc/dirsrv/slapd-instance/schema directory.

Superior Class

top

OID

1.3.6.1.1.1.2.4

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Defines the object classes for the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the device.
ipProtocolNumber	Contains the IP protocol number for the network.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.

5.3.36. ipService

The ipService object class stores information about the IP service. This object class is defined in RFC 2307.

Note

This object class is defined in 10rfc2307.ldif in the Directory Server. To use the updated RFC 2307 schema, remove the 10rfc2307.ldif file and copy the 10rfc2307bis.ldif file from the /usr/share/dirsrv/data directory to the /etc/dirsrv/slapd-instance/schema directory.

Superior Class

top

OID

1.3.6.1.1.1.2.3

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Defines the object classes for the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the device.
ipServicePort	Gives the port number used by the IP service.
ipServiceProtocol	Contains the IP protocol number for the service.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.

5.3.37. labeledURIObject

This object class can be added to existing directory objects to allow URI values to be included. Using this object class does not preclude including the labeledURI attribute type directly in other object classes as appropriate.

This object class is defined in RFC 2079.

Superior Class

top

OID

1.3.6.1.4.1.250.3.15

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
labeledURI	Gives a URI which is relevant to the entry's object.

5.3.38. locality

The locality object class defines entries that represent localities or geographic areas.

This object class is defined in RFC 2256.

Superior Class

top

OID

2.5.6.3

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
l (localityName)	Gives the city or geographical location of the entry.
searchGuide	Specifies information for suggested search criteria when using the entry as the base object in the directory tree for a search.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.
st (stateOrProvinceName)	Gives the state or province associated with the locality.
street	Gives a street and number associated with the locality.

5.3.39. mailGroup

The mailGroup object class defines the mail attributes for a group. This object is defined in the schema for the Netscape Messaging Server.

Superior Class

top

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.4

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
mail	Stores email addresses for the group.
mailAlternateAddress	Contains secondary email addresses for the group.
mailHost	Contains the host name of the mail server.
owner	Contains the DN (distinguished name) of the person responsible for the group.

5.3.40. mailRecipient

The mailRecipient object class defines a mail account for a user. This object is defined in the schema for the Netscape Messaging Server.

Superior Class

top

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.3

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
mail	Stores email addresses for the group.
mailAccessDomain	Contains the domain from which the user can access the messaging server.
mailAlternateAddress	Contains secondary email addresses for the group.
mailAutoReplyMode	Specifies whether autoreply mode for the account is enabled.
mailAutoReplyText	Contains the text use for automatic reply emails.
mailDeliveryOption	Specifies the mail delivery mechanism to be used for the mail user.
mailForwardingAddress	Specifies the mail delivery mechanism to use for the mail user.
mailHost	Contains the host name of the mail server.
mailMessageStore	Specifies the location of the user's mail box.
mailProgramDeliveryInfo	Specifies the commands used for programmed mail delivery.
mailQuota	Specifies the disk space allowed for the user's mail box.
mailRoutingAddress	Contains a routing address to use when forwarding the mail from this entry's account to another messaging server.
multiLineDescription	Contains a text description of the entry which spans more than one line.
uid (userID)	Gives the defined account's user ID.
userPassword	Stores the password with which the entry can access the account.

5.3.41. mepManagedEntry

The mepManagedEntry object class identifies an entry which was been generated by an instance of the Managed Entries Plug-in. This object class is defined in Directory Server.

Superior Class

top

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.319

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
mepManagedBy	Gives the DN of the originating entry which corresponds to the managed entry.

5.3.42. mepOriginEntry

The mepOriginEntry object class identifies an entry which is within a subtree that is monitored by an instance of the Managed Entries Plug-in and which has had a managed entry created by the plug-in, for which this is the originating entry. This object class is defined in Directory Server.

Superior Class

top

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.320

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
mepManagedEntry	Gives the DN of the managed entry entry which was created by the Managed Entries Plug-in instance and which corresponds to this originating entry.

5.3.43. mepTemplateEntry

The mepTemplateEntry object class identifies an entry which is used as a template by an instance of the Managed Entries Plug-in to create the managed entries. This object class is defined in Directory Server.

Superior Class

top

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.321

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
mepMappedAttr	Contains an attribute-token pair that the plug-in uses to create an attribute in the managed entry with a value taken from the originating entry.
mepRDNAttr	Specifies which attribute to use as the naming attribute in the managed entry.
mepStaticAttr	Contains an attribute-value pair that will be used, with that specified value, in the managed entry.

5.3.44. netscapeCertificateServer

The netscapeCertificateServer object class stores information about a Netscape certificate server. This object is defined in the schema for the Netscape Certificate Management System.

Superior Class

top

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.18

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.

5.3.45. netscapeDirectoryServer

The netscapeDirectoryServer object class stores information about a Directory Server instance. This object is defined in the schema for the Netscape Directory Server.

Superior Class

top

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.23

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.

5.3.46. NetscapeLinkedOrganization

NetscapeLinkedOrganization is an auxiliary object class. This object is defined in the schema for the Netscape server suite.

Superior Class

top

OID

1.3.6.1.4.1.1466.101.120.141

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
parentOrganization	Identifies the parent organization for the linked organization defined for the server suite.

5.3.47. netscapeMachineData

The netscapeMachineData object class distinguishes between machine data and non-machine data. This object is defined in the schema for the Netscape Directory Server.

Superior Class

top

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.32

5.3.48. NetscapePreferences

NetscapePreferences is an auxiliary object class which stores the user preferences. This object is defined by Netscape.

Superior Class

top

OID

1.3.6.1.4.1.1466.101.120.142

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
preferredLanguage	Gives the person's preferred written or spoken language.
preferredLocale	Gives the person's preferred locale. A locale setting defines cultural or national settings like date formats and currencies.
preferredTimeZone	Gives the person's preferred time zone.

5.3.49. netscapeReversiblePasswordObject

netscapeReversiblePasswordObject is an auxiliary object class to store a password. This object is defined in the schema for the Netscape Web Server.

Superior Class

top

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.154

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
netscapeReversiblePassword	Contains a password used for HTTP Digest/MD5 authentication.

5.3.50. netscapeServer

The netscapeServer object class contains instance-specific information about a Netscape server and its installation.

Superior Class

top

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.10

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
administratorContactInfo	Contains the contact information for the server administrator.
adminUrl	Contains the URL for the Administration Server used by the instance.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
installationTimeStamp	Contains the time that the server instance was installed.
serverHostName	Contains the host name of the server on which the Directory Server instance is running.
serverProductName	Contains the product name of the server type.
serverRoot	Specifies the top directory where the server product is installed.
serverVersionNumber	Contains the product version number.
userPassword	Stores the password with which the entry can bind to the directory.

5.3.51. netscapeWebServer

The netscapeWebServer object class identifies an installed Netscape Web Server.

Superior Class

top

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.29

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
nsServerID	Contains the server's name or ID.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
nsServerPort	Contains the server's port number.

5.3.52. newPilotPerson

The newPilotPerson object class is a subclass of the person to allow additional attributes to be assigned to entries of the person object class. This object class inherits the cn (commonName) and sn (surname) attributes from the person object class.

This object class is defined in Internet White Pages Pilot.

Superior Class

person

OID

0.9.2342.19200300.100.4.4

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
sn (surname)	Gives the person's family name or last name.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
businessCategory	Gives the type of business in which the entry is engaged.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
drink (favouriteDrink)	Gives the person's favorite drink.
homePhone	Gives the person's home phone number.
homePostalAddress	Gives the person's home mailing address.
janetMailbox	Gives the person's email address; this is primarily for use in Great Britain or organizations which do no use RFC 822 mail addresses.
mail	Contains the person's email address.
mailPreferenceOption	Indicates the user's preference for including his name on mailing lists (electronic or physical).
mobile	Gives the person's mobile phone number.
organizationalStatus	Gives the common job category for a person's function.
otherMailbox	Contains values for electronic mailbox types other than X.400 and RFC 822.
pager	Gives the person's pager number.
personalSignature	Contains the person's signature file.
personalTitle	Gives the person's honorific.
preferredDeliveryMethod	Shows the person's preferred method of contact or message delivery.
roomNumber	Gives the room number where the person is located.
secretary	Contains the DN (distinguished name) of the person's secretary or administrative assistant.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.
telephoneNumber	Gives the telephone number for the entry.
uid (userID)	Contains the person's user ID (usually his logon ID).
userClass	Describes the type of computer user this entry is.
userPassword	Stores the password with which the entry can bind to the directory.

5.3.53. nisMap

This object class points to a NIS map.

This object class is defined in RFC 2307, which defines object classes and attributes to use LDAP as a network information service.

Note

This object class is defined in 10rfc2307.ldif in the Directory Server. To use the updated RFC 2307 schema, remove the 10rfc2307.ldif file and copy the 10rfc2307bis.ldif file from the /usr/share/dirsrv/data directory to the /etc/dirsrv/slapd-instance/schema directory.

Superior Class

top

OID

1.3.6.1.1.1.2.13

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
nisMapName	Contains the NIS map name.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.

5.3.54. nisNetgroup

This object class contains a netgroup used within a NIS domain. Adding this object class allows administrators to use netgroups to control login and service authentication in NIS.

This object class is defined in RFC 2307, which defines object classes and attributes to use LDAP as a network information service.

Note

This object class is defined in 10rfc2307.ldif in the Directory Server. To use the updated RFC 2307 schema, remove the 10rfc2307.ldif file and copy the 10rfc2307bis.ldif file from the /usr/share/dirsrv/data directory to the /etc/dirsrv/slapd-instance/schema directory.

Superior Class

top

OID

1.3.6.1.1.1.2.8

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
memberNisNetgroup	Merges the attribute values of another netgroup into the current one by listing the name of the merging netgroup.
nisNetgroupTriple	Contains a user name (`,bobby,example.com`) or a machine name (`shellserver1,,example.com`).

5.3.55. nisObject

This object class contains information about an object in a NIS domain.

This object class is defined in RFC 2307, which defines object classes and attributes to use LDAP as a network information service.

Note

This object class is defined in 10rfc2307.ldif in the Directory Server. To use the updated RFC 2307 schema, remove the 10rfc2307.ldif file and copy the 10rfc2307bis.ldif file from the /usr/share/dirsrv/data directory to the /etc/dirsrv/slapd-instance/schema directory.

Superior Class

top

OID

1.3.6.1.1.1.2.10

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
NisMapEntry	Identifies the NIS map entry.
nisMapName	Contains the name of the NIS map.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.

5.3.56. nsAdminConfig

This object class stores the configuration parameters for the Administration Server. This object is defined for the Administration Services.

Superior Class

nsConfig

OID

nsAdminConfig-oid

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
nsAdminAccessAddresses	Identifies the Administration Server IP addresses.
nsAdminAccessHosts	Contains the Administration Server host name or a list of Administration Server host names.
nsAdminCacheLifetime	Notes the length of the cache timeout period.
nsAdminCgiWaitPid	Contains the PID of the CGI process the server is waiting for.
nsAdminEnableEnduser	Sets whether to allow or disallow end user access to the Administration Server web services pages.
nsAdminOneACLDir	Contains the path of the local ACL directory for the Administration Server.
nsAdminUsers	Points to the file which contains the admin user info.

5.3.57. nsAdminConsoleUser

This object class stores the configuration parameters for the Administration Server. This object is defined for the Administration Services.

Superior Class

top

OID

nsAdminConsoleUser-oid

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
nsPreference	Stores preference information for console settings.

5.3.58. nsAdminDomain

This object class stores user information to access Admin Console. This object is defined for the Administration Services.

Superior Class

organizationalUnit

OID

nsAdminDomain-oid

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
nsAdminDomainName	Identifies the administration domain for the servers.

5.3.59. nsAdminGlobalParameters

This object class stores the configuration parameters for the Administration Server. This object is defined for the Administration Services.

Superior Class

top

OID

nsAdminGlobalParameters-oid

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
nsAdminEndUserHTMLIndex	Sets whether to allow or disallow end-user access to the HTML index pages.
nsNickName	Gives the nickname for the application.

5.3.60. nsAdminGroup

This object class stores group information for administrator users in the Administration Server. This object is defined for the Administration Services.

Superior Class

top

OID

nsAdminGroup-oid

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
nsAdminGroupName	Contains the name for the admin group.
nsAdminSIEDN	Shows the DN of the server instance entry (SIE) for the Administration Server instance.
nsConfigRoot	Gives the full path to the Administration Server instance's configuration directory.

5.3.61. nsAdminObject

This object class contains information about an object used by Administration Server, such as a task. This object is defined for the Administration Services.

Superior Class

top

OID

nsAdminObject-oid

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
nsClassname	Contains the class name associated with the task or resource editor for the Administration Server.
nsJarfilename	Gives the name of the JAR file used by the Administration Server Console to access the object.

5.3.62. nsAdminResourceEditorExtension

This object class contains an extension used by the Console Resource Editor. This object is defined for the Administration Services.

Superior Class

nsAdminObject

OID

nsAdminResourceEditorExtension-oid

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
nsAdminAccountInfo	Contains information about the Administration Server account.
nsDeleteclassname	Contains the name of a class to be deleted.

5.3.63. nsAdminServer

This object class defines the Administration Server instance. This object is defined for the Administration Services.

Superior Class

top

OID

nsAdminServer-oid

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
nsServerID	Contains the Directory Server ID, such as `slapd-example`.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.

5.3.64. nsAIMpresence

nsAIMpresence is an auxiliary object class which defines the status of an AOL instance messaging account. This object is defined for the Directory Server.

Superior Class

top

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.300

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
nsAIMid	Contains the AIM user ID for the entry.
nsAIMStatusGraphic	Contains a pointer to the graphic image which indicates the AIM account's status.
nsAIMStatusText	Contains the text to indicate the AIM account's status.

5.3.65. nsApplication

nsApplication defines an application or server entry. This is defined by Netscape.

Superior Class

top

OID

nsApplication-oid

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Defines the object classes for the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
installationTimeStamp	Contains the time that the server instance was installed.
nsBuildNumber	Contains the build number for the server instance.
nsBuildSecurity	Contains the level of security used to make the build.
nsExpirationDate	Contains the date that the license for the application expires.
nsInstalledLocation	For servers which are version 7.1 or older, shows the installation directory for the server.
nsLdapSchemaVersion	Gives the version of the LDAP schema files used by the Directory Server.
nsNickName	Gives the nickname for the application.
nsProductName	Gives the name of the server product.
nsProductVersion	Shows the version number of the server product.
nsRevisionNumber	Contains the revision number (minor version) for the product.
nsSerialNumber	Gives the serial number assigned to the server product.
nsServerMigrationClassname	Gives the class to use to migrate a server instance.
nsServerCreationClassname	Gives the class to use to create a server instance.
nsVendor	Contains the name of the vendor who designed the server.

5.3.66. nsCertificateServer

The nsCertificateServer object class stores information about a Red Hat Certificate System instance. This object is defined in the schema for the Certificate System.

Superior Class

top

OID

nsCertificateServer-oid

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
nsServerID	Contains the server's name or ID.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
nsCertConfig	Contains configuration settings for a Red Hat Certificate System instance.
nsServerPort	Contains the server's port number.
serverHostName	Contains the host name of the server on which the Directory Server instance is running.

5.3.67. nsComplexRoleDefinition

Any role that is not a simple role is, by definition, a complex role.

This object class is defined by Directory Server.

Superior Class

nsRoleDefinition

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.95

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.

5.3.68. nsContainer

Some entries do not define any specific entity, but they create a defined space within the directory tree as a parent entry for similar or related child entries. These are container entries, and they are identified by the nsContainer object class.

Superior Class

top

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.104

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Defines the object classes for the entry.
cn	Gives the common name of the entry.

5.3.69. nsCustomView

The nsCustomView object class defines information about custom views of the Directory Server data in the Directory Server Console. This is defined for Administration Services.

Superior Class

nsAdminObject

OID

nsCustomView-oid

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
nsDisplayName	Contains the name of the custom view setting profile.

5.3.70. nsDefaultObjectClasses

nsDefaultObjectClasses sets default object classes to use when creating a new object of a certain type within the directory. This is defined for Administration Services.

Superior Class

top

OID

nsDefaultObjectClasses-oid

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Defines the object classes for the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the device.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
nsDefaultObjectClass	Contains an object class to assign by default to an object type.

5.3.71. nsDirectoryInfo

nsDirectoryInfo contains information about a directory instance. This is defined for Administration Services.

Superior Class

top

OID

nsDirectoryInfo-oid

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Defines the object classes for the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the device.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
nsBindDN	Contains the bind DN defined for the server in its server instance entry.
nsBindPassword	Contains the password for the bind identity in the SIE.
nsDirectoryFailoverList	Contains a list of URLs of other Directory Server instances to use for failover support if the instance in `nsDirectoryURL` is unavailable.
nsDirectoryInfoRef	Contains a reference to a distinguished name (DN) in the directory.
nsDirectoryURL	Contains a URL to access the Directory Server instance.

5.3.72. nsDirectoryServer

nsDirectoryServer is the defining object class for a Directory Server instance. This is defined for the Directory Server.

Superior Class

top

OID

nsDirectoryServer-oid

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Defines the object classes for the entry.
nsServerID	Contains the server's name or ID.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
nsBaseDN	Contains the base DN for the server instance.
nsBindDN	Contains the bind DN defined for the server in its server instance entry.
nsBindPassword	Contains the password for the bind identity in the SIE.
nsSecureServerPort	Contains the server's TLS port number.
nsServerPort	Contains the server's port number.
serverHostName	Contains the host name of the server on which the Directory Server instance is running.

5.3.73. nsFilteredRoleDefinition

The nsFilteredRoleDefinition object class defines how entries are assigned to the role, depending upon the attributes contained by each entry.

This object class is defined in Directory Server.

Superior Class

nsComplexRoleDefinition

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.97

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
nsRoleFilter	Specifies the filter used to identify entries in the filtered role.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.

5.3.74. nsGlobalParameters

The nsGlobalParameters object class contains global preference settings.

This object class is defined in Administrative Services.

Superior Class

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OID

nsGlobalParameters-oid

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
nsGroupRDNComponent	Defines the default attribute type used in the RDN of the group entry.
nsUniqueAttribute	Defines a unique attribute in the preferences.
nsUserIDFormat	Sets the format to generate the user ID from the `givenname` and `sn` attributes.
nsUserRDNComponent	Sets the attribute type to use as the naming component in the user DN.
nsNYR	Not used.
nsWellKnownJarfiles	Not used.

5.3.75. nsHost

The nsHost object class stores information about the server host.

This object class is defined in Administrative Services.

Superior Class

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OID

nsHost-oid

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
l (localityName)	Gives the city or geographical location of the entry.
nsHardwarePlatform	Identifies the hardware platform for the host on which the Directory Server instance is running. This is the same information as running `uname -m`.
nsHostLocation	Gives the location of the server host.
nsOsVersion	Contains the operating system version of the server host.
serverHostName	Contains the host name of the server on which the Directory Server instance is running.

5.3.76. nsICQpresence

nsICQpresence is an auxiliary object class which defines the status of an ICQ messaging account. This object is defined for the Directory Server.

Superior Class

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OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.301

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
nsICQid	Contains the ICQ user ID for the entry.
nsICQStatusGraphic	Contains a pointer to the graphic image which indicates the ICQ account's status.
nsICQStatusText	Contains the text to indicate the ICQ account's status.

5.3.77. nsLicenseUser

The nsLicenseUser object class tracks tracks licenses for servers that are licensed on a per-client basis. nsLicenseUser is intended to be used with the inetOrgPerson object class. You can manage the contents of this object class through the Users and Groups area of the Administration Server.

This object class is defined in the Administration Server schema.

Superior Class

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OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.7

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
nsLicensedFor	Identifies the server that the user is licensed to use.
nsLicenseEndTime	Reserved for future use.
nsLicenseStartTime	Reserved for future use.

5.3.78. nsManagedRoleDefinition

The nsManagedRoleDefinition object class specifies the member assignments of a role to an explicit, enumerated list of members.

This object class is defined in Directory Server.

Superior Class

nsComplexRoleDefinition

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.96

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.

5.3.79. nsMessagingServerUser

nsICQpresence is an auxiliary object class that describes a messaging server user. This object class is defined for Netscape Messaging Server.

Superior Class

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OID

2.16.840.113730.3.2.37

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes for the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
mailAccessDomain	Contains the domain from which the user can access the messaging server.
mailAlternateAddress	Contains secondary email addresses for the group.
mailAutoReplyMode	Specifies whether autoreply mode for the account is enabled.
mailAutoReplyText	Contains the text use for automatic reply emails.
mailDeliveryOption	Specifies the mail delivery mechanism to be used for the mail user.
mailForwardingAddress	Specifies the mail delivery mechanism to use for the mail user.
mailMessageStore	Specifies the location of the user's mail box.
mailProgramDeliveryInfo	Specifies the commands used for programmed mail delivery.
mailQuota	Specifies the disk space allowed for the user's mail box.
nsmsgDisallowAccess	Sets limits on the mail protocols available to the user.
nsmsgNumMsgQuota	Specifies the number of messages allowed for the user's mail box.
nswmExtendedUserPrefs	Stores the extended preferences for the user.
vacationEndDate	Contains the end date for a vacation period.
vacationStartDate	Contains the start date for a vacation period.

5.3.80. nsMSNpresence

nsMSNpresence is an auxiliary object class which defines the status of an MSN instance messaging account. This object is defined for the Directory Server.

Superior Class

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OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.303

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
nsMSNid	Contains the MSN user ID for the entry.

5.3.81. nsNestedRoleDefinition

The nsNestedRoleDefinition object class specifies one or more roles, of any type, are included as members within the role.

This object class is defined in Directory Server.

Superior Class

nsComplexRoleDefinition

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.98

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
nsRoleDn	Specifies the roles assigned to an entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.

5.3.82. nsResourceRef

The nsNestedRoleDefinition object class configures a resource reference.

This object class is defined in the Administration Services.

Superior Class

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OID

nsResourceRef-oid

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.

5.3.83. nsRoleDefinition

All role definition object classes inherit from the nsRoleDefinition object class.

This object class is defined by Directory Server.

Superior Class

LDAPsubentry

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.93

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.

5.3.84. nsSimpleRoleDefinition

Roles containing this object class are called simple roles because they have a deliberately limited flexibility, which makes it easy to:

Enumerate the members of a role.
Determine whether a given entry possesses a particular role.
Enumerate all the roles possessed by a given entry.
Assign a particular role to a given entry.
Remove a particular role from a given entry.

This object class is defined by Directory Server.

Superior Class

nsRoleDefinition

OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.94

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.

5.3.85. nsSNMP

This object class defines the configuration for the SNMP plug-in object used by the Directory Server.

This object class is defined in Directory Server.

Superior Class

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OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.41

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
nsSNMPEnabled	Sets whether SNMP is enabled for the Directory Server instance.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
nsSNMPContact	Contains the contact information provided by the SNMP agent.
nsSNMPDescription	Contains a text description of the SNMP setup.
nsSNMPLocation	Contains the location information or configuration for the SNMP agent.
nsSNMPMasterHost	Contains the host name for the server where the SNMP master agent is located.
nsSNMPMasterPort	Contains the port to access the SNMP subagent.
nsSNMPOrganization	Contains the organization name or information provided by the SNMP service.

5.3.86. nsTask

This object class defines the configuration for tasks performed by the Directory Server.

This object class is defined for the Administrative Services.

Superior Class

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OID

nsTask-oid

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
nsExecRef	Contains a reference to the program which will perform the task.
nsHelpRef	Contains a reference to an online (HTML) help file associated with the task window.
nsLogSuppress	Sets whether to suppress logging for the task.
nsTaskLabel	Contains a label associated with the task in the Console.

5.3.87. nsTaskGroup

This object class defines the information for a group of tasks in the Console.

This object class is defined for the Administrative Services.

Superior Class

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OID

nsTaskGroup-oid

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
nsTaskLabel	Contains a label associated with the task in the Console.

5.3.88. nsTopologyCustomView

This object class configures the topology views used for the profile in the Console.

This object class is defined for the Administrative Services.

Superior Class

nsCustomView

OID

nsTopologyCustomView-oid

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
nsViewConfiguration	Contains the view configuration to use in the Console.

5.3.89. nsTopologyPlugin

This object class configures the topology plug-in used to set views in the Console.

This object class is defined for the Administrative Services.

Superior Class

nsAdminObject

OID

nsTopologyPlugin-oid

5.3.90. nsValueItem

This object class defines a value item object configuration, which is used to specify information that is dependent on the value type of an entry. A value item relates to the allowed attribute value syntax for an entry attribute, such as binary or case-sensitive string.

This object class is defined in Netscape Servers - Value Item.

Superior Class

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OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.45

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
nsValueBin	Contains information or operations related to the binary value type.
nsValueCES	Contains information or operations related to the case-exact string (CES) value type.
nsValueCIS	Contains information or operations related to the case-insensitive (CIS) value type.
nsValueDefault	Sets the default value type to use for an attribute or configuration parameter.
nsValueDescription	Gives a text description of the value item setting.
nsValueDN	Contains information or operations related to the DN value type.
nsValueFlags	Sets flags for the value item object.
nsValueHelpURL	Contains a reference to an online (HTML) help file associated with the value item object.
nsValueInt	Contains information or operations related to the integer value type.
nsValueSyntax	Defines the syntax to use for the value item object.
nsValueTel	Contains information or operations related to the telephone string value type.
nsValueType	Sets which value type to apply.

5.3.91. nsView

This object class is used for a view entry in the directory tree.

This object class is defined in Directory Server.

Superior Class

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OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.304

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
nsViewFilter	Identifies the filter used by the view plug-in.

5.3.92. nsYIMpresence

nsYIMpresence is an auxiliary object class which defines the status of a Yahoo instance messaging account. This object is defined for the Directory Server.

Superior Class

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OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.302

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
nsYIMid	Contains the Yahoo user ID for the entry.
nsYIMStatusGraphic	Contains a pointer to the graphic image which indicates the Yahoo account's status.
nsYIMStatusText	Contains the text to indicate the Yahoo account's status.

5.3.93. ntGroup

The ntGroup object class holds data for a group entry stored in a Windows Active Directory server. Several Directory Server attributes correspond directly to or are mapped to match Windows group attributes. When you create a new group in the Directory Server that is to be synchronized with a Windows server group, Directory Server attributes are assigned to the Windows entry. These attributes may then be added, modified, or deleted in the entry through either directory service.

This object class is defined in Netscape NT Synchronization.

Superior Class

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OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.9

Required Object Classes

Object Class	Definition
mailGroup	Allows the `mail` attribute to be synchronized between Windows and Directory Server groups.

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
ntUserDomainId	Contains the Windows domain login ID for the group account.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry; this corresponds to the Windows `name` field.
description	Gives a text description of the entry; corresponds to the Windows `comment` field.
l (localityName)	Gives the city or geographical location of the entry.
member	Specifies the members of the group.
ntGroupCreateNewGroup	Specifies whether a Windows account should be created when an entry is created in the Directory Server.
ntGroupDeleteGroup	Specifies whether a Windows account should be deleted when an entry is deleted in the Directory Server.
ntGroupDomainId	Gives the domain ID string for the group.
ntGroupType	Defines what kind of Windows domain group the entry is.
ntUniqueId	Contains a generated ID number used by the server for operations and identification.
ou (organizationalUnitName)	Gives the organizational unit or division to which the entry belongs.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.

5.3.94. ntUser

The ntUser entry holds data for a user entry stored in a Windows Active Directory server. Several Directory Server attributes correspond directly to or are mapped to match Windows user account fields. When you create a new person entry in the Directory Server that is to be synchronized with a Windows server, Directory Server attributes are assigned to Windows user account fields. These attributes may then be added, modified, or deleted in the entry through either directory service.

This object class is defined in Netscape NT Synchronization.

Superior Class

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OID

2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.8

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry; this corresponds to the Windows `name` field.
ntUserDomainId	Contains the Windows domain login ID for the user account.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry; corresponds to the Windows `comment` field.
destinationIndicator	Gives the country and city associated with the entry; this was once required to provide public telegram service.
fax (facsimileTelephoneNumber)	Gives the fax number for the user.
givenName	Contains the person's first name.
homePhone	Gives the person's home phone number.
homePostalAddress	Gives the person's home mailing address.
initials	Gives the person's initials.
l (localityName)	Gives the city or geographical location of the entry.
mail	Contains the person's email address.
manager	Contains the DN (distinguished name) of the direct supervisor of the person entry.
mobile	Gives the person's mobile phone number.
ntUserAcctExpires	Identifies when the user's Windows account will expire.
ntUserCodePage	Gives the user's code page.
ntUserCreateNewAccount	Specifies whether a Windows account should be created when this entry is created in the Directory Server.
ntUserDeleteAccount	Specifies whether a Windows account should be deleted when this entry is deleted in the Directory Server.
ntUserHomeDir	Gives the path to the user's home directory.
ntUserLastLogoff	Gives the time of the user's last logoff from the Windows server.
ntUserLastLogon	Gives the time of the user's last logon to the Windows server.
ntUserMaxStorage	Shows the maximum disk space available to the user in the Windows server.
ntUserParms	Contains a Unicode string reserved for use by applications.
ntUserProfile	Contains the path to the user's Windows profile.
ntUserScriptPath	Contains the path to the user's Windows login script.
ntUserWorkstations	Contains a list of Windows workstations from which the user is allowed to log into the Windows domain.
o (organizationName)	Gives the organization to which the entry belongs.
ou (organizationalUnitName)	Gives the organizational unit or division to which the entry belongs.
pager	Gives the person's pager number.
postalAddress	Contains the mailing address for the entry.
postalCode	Gives the postal code for the entry, such as the zip code in the United States.
postOfficeBox	Gives the post office box number for the entry.
registeredAddress	Gives a postal address suitable to receive expedited documents when the recipient must verify delivery.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.
sn (surname)	Gives the person's family name or last name.
st (stateOrProvinceName)	Gives the state or province where the person is located.
street	Gives the street name and address number for the person's physical location.
telephoneNumber	Gives the telephone number for the entry.
teletexTerminalIdentifier	Gives the identifier for the person's teletex terminal.
telexNumber	Gives the telex number associated with the entry.
title	Shows the person's job title.
userCertificate	Stores a user's certificate in cleartext (not used).
x121Address	Gives the X.121 address for the entry.

5.3.95. oncRpc

The oncRpc object class defines an abstraction of an Open Network Computing Remote Procedure Call (ONC RPC). This object class is defined in RFC 2307.

Note

This object class is defined in 10rfc2307.ldif in the Directory Server. To use the updated RFC 2307 schema, remove the 10rfc2307.ldif file and copy the 10rfc2307bis.ldif file from the /usr/share/dirsrv/data directory to the /etc/dirsrv/slapd-instance/schema directory.

Superior Class

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OID

1.3.6.1.1.1.2.5

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Defines the object classes for the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
oncRpcNumber	Contains part of the RPC map and stores the RPC number for UNIX RPCs.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.

5.3.96. organization

The organization attributes defines entries that represent organizations. An organization is generally assumed to be a large, relatively static grouping within a larger corporation or enterprise.

This object class is defined in RFC 2256.

Superior Class

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OID

2.5.6.4

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
o (organizationName)	Gives the organization to which the entry belongs.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
businessCategory	Gives the type of business in which the entry is engaged.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
destinationIndicator	Gives the country and city associated with the entry; this was once required to provide public telegram service.
fax (facsimileTelephoneNumber)	Contains the fax number for the entry.
internationalISDNNumber	Contains the ISDN number for the entry.
l (localityName)	Gives the city or geographical location of the entry.
physicalDeliveryOfficeName	Gives a location where physical deliveries can be made.
postalAddress	Contains the mailing address for the entry.
postalCode	Gives the postal code for the entry, such as the zip code in the United States.
postOfficeBox	Gives the post office box number for the entry.
preferredDeliveryMethod	Shows the preferred method of contact or message delivery for the entry.
registeredAddress	Gives a postal address suitable to receive expedited documents when the recipient must verify delivery.
searchGuide	Specifies information for suggested search criteria when using the entry as the base object in the directory tree for a search.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.
st (stateOrProvinceName)	Gives the state or province where the person is located.
street	Gives the street name and number for the person's physical location.
telephoneNumber	Gives the telephone number of the person responsible for the organization.
teletexTerminalIdentifier	Gives the ID for an entry's teletex terminal.
telexNumber	Gives the telex number associated with the entry.
userPassword	Gives the password with which the entry can bind to the directory.
x121Address	Gives the X.121 address for the entry.

5.3.97. organizationalPerson

The organizationalPerson object class defines entries for people employed or affiliated with the organization. This object class inherits the cn (commonName) and sn (surname) attributes from the person object class.

This object class is defined in RFC 2256.

Superior Class

person

OID

2.5.6.7

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
sn (surname)	Gives the person's family name or last name.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
destinationIndicator	Gives the country and city associated with the entry; this was once required to provide public telegram service.
fax (facsimileTelephoneNumber)	Contains the fax number for the entry.
internationalISDNNumber	Contains the ISDN number for the entry.
l (localityName)	Gives the city or geographical location of the entry.
ou (organizationalUnitName)	Gives the organizational unit or division to which the entry belongs.
physicalDeliveryOfficeName	Gives a location where physical deliveries can be made.
postalAddress	Contains the mailing address for the entry.
postalCode	Gives the postal code for the entry, such as the zip code in the United States.
postOfficeBox	Gives the post office box number for the entry.
preferredDeliveryMethod	Shows the person's preferred method of contact or message delivery.
registeredAddress	Gives a postal address suitable to receive expedited documents when the recipient must verify delivery.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.
st (stateOrProvinceName)	Gives the state or province where the person is located.
street	Gives the street name and number for the person's physical location.
telephoneNumber	Gives the telephone number for the entry.
teletexTerminalIdentifier	Gives the ID for an entry's teletex terminal.
telexNumber	Gives the telex number associated with the entry.
title	Shows the person's job title.
userPassword	Stores the password with which the entry can bind to the directory.
x121Address	Gives the X.121 address for the entry.

5.3.98. organizationalRole

The organizationalRole object class is used to define entries for roles held by people within an organization.

This object class is defined in RFC 2256.

Superior Class

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OID

2.5.6.8

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
destinationIndicator	Gives the country and city associated with the entry; this was once required to provide public telegram service.
fax (facsimileTelephoneNumber)	Contains the fax number for the entry.
internationalISDNNumber	Contains the ISDN number for the entry.
l (localityName)	Gives the city or geographical location of the entry.
ou (organizationalUnitName)	Gives the organizational unit or division to which the entry belongs.
physicalDeliveryOfficeName	Gives a location where physical deliveries can be made.
postalAddress	Contains the mailing address for the entry.
postalCode	Gives the postal code for the entry, such as the zip code in the United States.
postOfficeBox	Gives the post office box number for the entry.
preferredDeliveryMethod	Shows the role's preferred method of contact or message delivery.
registeredAddress	Gives a postal address suitable to receive expedited documents when the recipient must verify delivery.
roleOccupant	Contains the DN (distinguished name) of the person in the role.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.
st (stateOrProvinceName)	Gives the state or province where the entry is located.
street	Gives the street name and number for the role's physical location.
telephoneNumber	Gives the telephone number for the entry.
teletexTerminalIdentifier	Gives the ID for an entry's teletex terminal.
telexNumber	Gives the telex number associated with the entry.
x121Address	Gives the X.121 address for the entry.

5.3.99. organizationalUnit

The organizationalUnit object class defines entries that represent organizational units, generally understood to be a relatively static grouping within a larger organization.

This object class is defined in RFC 2256.

Superior Class

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OID

2.5.6.5

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
ou (organizationalUnitName)	Gives the organizational unit or division to which the entry belongs.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
businessCategory	Gives the type of business in which the entry is engaged.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
destinationIndicator	Gives the country and city associated with the entry; this was once required to provide public telegram service.
fax (facsimileTelephoneNumber)	Contains the fax number for the entry.
internationalISDNNumber	Contains the ISDN number for the entry.
l (localityName)	Gives the city or geographical location of the entry.
physicalDeliveryOfficeName	Gives a location where physical deliveries can be made.
postalAddress	Contains the mailing address for the entry.
postalCode	Gives the postal code for the entry, such as the zip code in the United States.
postOfficeBox	Gives the post office box number for the entry.
preferredDeliveryMethod	Gives the preferred method of being contacted.
registeredAddress	Gives a postal address suitable to receive expedited documents when the recipient must verify delivery.
searchGuide	Specifies information for suggested search criteria when using the entry as the base object in the directory tree for a search.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.
st (stateOrProvinceName)	Gives the state or province where the person is located.
street	Gives the street name and number for the role's physical location.
telephoneNumber	Gives the telephone number for the entry.
teletexTerminalIdentifier	Gives the ID for an entry's teletex terminal.
telexNumber	Gives the telex number associated with the entry.
userPassword	Stores the password with which the entry can bind to the directory.
x121Address	Gives the X.121 address for the entry.

5.3.100. person

The person object class represents entries for generic people. This is the base object class for the organizationalPerson object class.

This object class is defined in RFC 2256.

Superior Class

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OID

2.5.6.6

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
sn (surname)	Gives the person's family name or last name.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.
telephoneNumber	Gives the telephone number for the entry.
userPassword	Stores the password with which the entry can bind to the directory.

5.3.101. pilotObject

The pilotObject is a subclass to allow additional attributes to be assigned to entries of all other object classes.

This object class is defined in RFC 1274.

Superior Class

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OID

0.9.2342.19200300.100.4.3

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
audio	Stores a sound file in a binary format.
dITRedirect	Contains the DN (distinguished name) of the entry to use as a redirect for the entry.
info	Contains information about the entry.
jpegPhoto	Stores a JPG image.
lastModifiedBy	Gives the DN (distinguished name) of the last user which modified the document entry.
lastModifiedTime	Gives the time the object was most recently modified.
manager	Gives the DN (distinguished name) of the entry's manager.
photo	Stores a photo of the document in binary format.
uniqueIdentifier	Distinguishes between two entries when a distinguished name has been reused.

5.3.102. pilotOrganization

The pilotOrganization object class is a subclass used to add attributes to organization and organizationalUnit object class entries.

This object class is defined in RFC 1274.

Superior Class

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OID

0.9.2342.19200300.100.4.20

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
o (organizationName)	Gives the organization to which the entry belongs.
ou (organizationalUnitName)	Gives the organizational unit or division to which the entry belongs.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
buildingName	Gives the name of the building where the entry is located.
businessCategory	Gives the type of business in which the entry is engaged.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
destinationIndicator	Gives the country and city associated with the entry; this was once required to provide public telegram service.
fax (facsimileTelephoneNumber)	Contains the fax number for the entry.
internationalISDNNumber	Contains the ISDN number for the entry.
l (localityName)	Gives the city or geographical location of the entry.
physicalDeliveryOfficeName	Gives a location where physical deliveries can be made.
postalAddress	Contains the mailing address for the entry.
postalCode	Gives the postal code for the entry, such as the zip code in the United States.
postOfficeBox	Gives the post office box number for the entry.
preferredDeliveryMethod	Gives the preferred method of being contacted.
registeredAddress	Gives a postal address suitable to receive expedited documents when the recipient must verify delivery.
searchGuide	Specifies information for suggested search criteria when using the entry as the base object in the directory tree for a search.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.
st (stateOrProvinceName)	Gives the state or province where the person is located.
street	Gives the street name and address number for the person's physical location.
telephoneNumber	Gives the telephone number for the entry.
teletexTerminalIdentifier	Gives the ID for an entry's teletex terminal.
telexNumber	Gives the telex number associated with the entry.
userPassword	Stores the password with which the entry can bind to the directory.
x121Address	Gives the X.121 address for the entry.

5.3.103. pkiCA

The pkiCA auxiliary object class contains required or available certificates that are configured for a certificate authority. This object class is defined in RFC 4523, which defines object classes and attributes for LDAP to use to manage X.509 certificates and related certificate services.

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OID

2.5.6.22

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
authorityRevocationList	Contains a list of revoked CA certificates.
cACertificate	Contains a CA certificate.
certificateRevocationList	Contains a list of certificates that have been revoked.
crossCertificatePair	Contains a pair of certificates that are used to cross-certify a pair of CAs in a FBCA-style bridge CA configuration.

5.3.104. pkiUser

The pkiUser auxiliary object class contains required certificates for a user or client that connects to a certificate authority or element in the public key infrastructure. This object class is defined in RFC 4523, which defines object classes and attributes for LDAP to use to manage X.509 certificates and related certificate services.

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2.5.6.21

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
userCertificate	Stores a user's certificate, usually in binary form.

5.3.105. posixAccount

The posixAccount object class defines network accounts which use POSIX attributes. This object class is defined in RFC 2307, which defines object classes and attributes to use LDAP as a network information service.

Note

This object class is defined in 10rfc2307.ldif in the Directory Server. To use the updated RFC 2307 schema, remove the 10rfc2307.ldif file and copy the 10rfc2307bis.ldif file from the /usr/share/dirsrv/data directory to the /etc/dirsrv/slapd-instance/schema directory.

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1.3.6.1.1.1.2.0

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
gidNumber	Contains a unique numeric identifier for a group entry or to identify the group for a user entry, analogous to the group number in Unix.
homeDirectory	Contains the path to the user's home directory.
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
uid (userID)	Gives the defined account's user ID.
uidNumber	Contains a unique numeric identifier for a user entry, analogous to the user number in Unix.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
gecos	Used to determine the GECOS field for the user; this is based on a common name, with additional information embedded.
loginShell	Contains the path to a script that is launched automatically when a user logs into the domain.
userPassword	Stores the password with which the entry can bind to the directory.

5.3.106. posixGroup

The posixGroup object class defines a group of network accounts which use POSIX attributes. This object class is defined in RFC 2307, which defines object classes and attributes to use LDAP as a network information service.

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1.3.6.1.1.1.2.2

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
gidNumber	Contains the path to a script that is launched automatically when a user logs into the domain.
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
memberUid	Gives the login name of the group member; this possibly may not be the same as the member's DN.
userPassword	Contains the login name of the member of a group.

5.3.107. referral

The referral object class defines an object which supports LDAPv3 smart referrals. This object class is defined in LDAPv3 referrals Internet Draft.

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2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.6

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
ref	Contains information for an LDAPv3 smart referral.

5.3.108. residentialPerson

The residentialPerson object class manages a person's residential information.

This object class is defined in RFC 2256.

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2.5.6.10

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
l (localityName)	Gives the city or geographical location of the entry.
sn (surname)	Gives the person's family name or last name.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
businessCategory	Gives the type of business in which the entry is engaged.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
destinationIndicator	Gives the country and city associated with the entry; this was once required to provide public telegram service.
fax (facsimileTelephoneNumber)	Contains the fax number for the entry.
internationalISDNNumber	Contains the ISDN number for the entry.
physicalDeliveryOfficeName	Gives a location where physical deliveries can be made.
postalAddress	Contains the mailing address for the entry.
postalCode	Gives the postal code for the entry, such as the zip code in the United States.
postOfficeBox	Gives the post office box number for the entry.
preferredDeliveryMethod	Shows the person's preferred method of contact or message delivery.
registeredAddress	Gives a postal address suitable to receive expedited documents when the recipient must verify delivery.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.
st (stateOrProvinceName)	Gives the state or province where the person is located.
street	Gives the street name and address number for the person's physical location.
telephoneNumber	Gives the telephone number for the entry.
teletexTerminalIdentifier	Gives the ID for an entry's teletex terminal.
telexNumber	Gives the telex number associated with the entry.
userPassword	Stores the password with which the entry can bind to the directory.
x121Address	Gives the X.121 address for the entry.

5.3.109. RFC822LocalPart

The RFC822LocalPart object class defines entries that represent the local part of RFC 822 mail addresses. The directory treats this part of an RFC822 address as a domain.

This object class is defined by the Internet Directory Pilot.

Superior Class

domain

OID

0.9.2342.19200300.100.4.14

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
dc (domainComponent)	Contains one component of a domain name.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
associatedName	Gives the name of an entry within the organizational directory tree which is associated with a DNS domain.
businessCategory	Gives the type of business in which the entry is engaged.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
destinationIndicator	Gives the country and city associated with the entry; this was once required to provide public telegram service.
fax (facsimileTelephoneNumber)	Contains the fax number for the entry.
internationalISDNNumber	Contains the ISDN number for the entry.
l (localityName)	Gives the city or geographical location of the entry.
o (organizationName)	Gives the organization to which the account belongs.
physicalDeliveryOfficeName	Gives a location where physical deliveries can be made.
postalAddress	Contains the mailing address for the entry.
postalCode	Gives the postal code for the entry, such as the zip code in the United States.
postOfficeBox	Gives the post office box number for the entry.
preferredDeliveryMethod	Shows the person's preferred method of contact or message delivery.
registeredAddress	Gives a postal address suitable to receive expedited documents when the recipient must verify delivery.
searchGuide	Specifies information for suggested search criteria when using the entry as the base object in the directory tree for a search.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.
sn (surname)	Gives the person's family name or last name.
st (stateOrProvinceName)	Gives the state or province where the person is located.
street	Gives the street name and address number for the person's physical location.
telephoneNumber	Gives the telephone number for the entry.
teletexTerminalIdentifier	Gives the identifier for the person's teletex terminal.
telexNumber	Gives the telex number associated with the entry.
userPassword	Stores the password with which the entry can bind to the directory.
x121Address	Gives the X.121 address for the entry.

5.3.110. room

The room object class stores information in the directory about rooms.

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OID

0.9.2342.19200300.100.4.7

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
cn (commonName)	Gives the common name of the entry.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the room.
roomNumber	Contains the room's number.
seeAlso	Contains a URL to another entry or site with related information.
telephoneNumber	Gives the telephone number for the entry.

5.3.111. shadowAccount

The shadowAccount object class allows the LDAP directory to be used as a shadow password service. Shadow password services relocate the password files on a host to a shadow file with tightly restricted access.

This object class is defined in RFC 2307, which defines object classes and attributes to use LDAP as a network information service.

Note

This object class is defined in 10rfc2307.ldif in the Directory Server. To use the updated RFC 2307 schema, remove the 10rfc2307.ldif file and copy the 10rfc2307bis.ldif file from the /usr/share/dirsrv/data directory to the /etc/dirsrv/slapd-instance/schema directory.

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1.3.6.1.1.1.2.1

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
uid (userID)	Gives the defined account's user ID.

Allowed Attributes

Attribute	Definition
description	Gives a text description of the entry.
shadowExpire	Contains the date that the shadow account expires.
shadowFlag	Identifies what area in the shadow map stores the flag values.
shadowInactive	Sets how long the shadow account can be inactive.
shadowLastChange	Contains the time and date of the last modification to the shadow account.
shadowMax	Sets the maximum number of days that a shadow password is valid.
shadowMin	Sets the minimum number of days that must pass between changing the shadow password.
shadowWarning	Sets how may days in advance of password expiration to send a warning to the user.
userPassword	Stores the password with which the entry can bind to the directory.

5.3.112. simpleSecurityObject

The simpleSecurityObject object class allow an entry to contain the userPassword attribute when an entry's principal object classes do not allow a password attribute. Reserved for future use.

This object class is defined in RFC 1274.

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0.9.2342.19200300.100.4.19

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
userPassword	Stores the password with which the entry can bind to the directory.

5.3.113. strongAuthenticationUser

The strongAuthenticationUser object class stores a user's certificate in the directory.

This object class is defined in RFC 2256.

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2.5.6.15

Required Attributes

Attribute	Definition
objectClass	Gives the object classes assigned to the entry.
userCertificate	Stores a user's certificate, usually in binary form.

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5.3. Entry Object Class Reference

5.3.1. account

5.3.2. accountpolicy

5.3.3. alias

5.3.4. bootableDevice

5.3.5. cacheObject

5.3.6. cosClassicDefinition

5.3.7. cosDefinition

5.3.8. cosIndirectDefinition

5.3.9. cosPointerDefinition

5.3.10. cosSuperDefinition

5.3.11. cosTemplate

5.3.12. country

5.3.13. dcObject

5.3.14. device

5.3.15. document

5.3.16. documentSeries

5.3.17. domain

5.3.18. domainRelatedObject

5.3.19. dSA

5.3.20. extensibleObject

5.3.21. friendlyCountry

5.3.22. groupOfCertificates

5.3.23. groupOfMailEnhancedUniqueNames

5.3.24. groupOfNames

5.3.25. groupOfUniqueNames

5.3.26. groupOfURLs

5.3.27. ieee802Device

5.3.28. inetAdmin

5.3.29. inetDomain

5.3.30. inetOrgPerson

5.3.31. inetSubscriber

5.3.32. inetUser

5.3.33. ipHost

5.3.34. ipNetwork

5.3.35. ipProtocol

5.3.36. ipService

5.3.37. labeledURIObject

5.3.38. locality

5.3.39. mailGroup

5.3.40. mailRecipient

5.3.41. mepManagedEntry

5.3.42. mepOriginEntry

5.3.43. mepTemplateEntry

5.3.44. netscapeCertificateServer

5.3.45. netscapeDirectoryServer

5.3.46. NetscapeLinkedOrganization

5.3.47. netscapeMachineData

5.3.48. NetscapePreferences

5.3.49. netscapeReversiblePasswordObject

5.3.50. netscapeServer

5.3.51. netscapeWebServer

5.3.52. newPilotPerson

5.3.53. nisMap

5.3.54. nisNetgroup

5.3.55. nisObject

5.3.56. nsAdminConfig

5.3.57. nsAdminConsoleUser

5.3.58. nsAdminDomain

5.3.59. nsAdminGlobalParameters

5.3.60. nsAdminGroup

5.3.61. nsAdminObject

5.3.62. nsAdminResourceEditorExtension

5.3.63. nsAdminServer

5.3.64. nsAIMpresence

5.3.65. nsApplication

5.3.66. nsCertificateServer

5.3.67. nsComplexRoleDefinition

5.3.68. nsContainer

5.3.69. nsCustomView

5.3.70. nsDefaultObjectClasses

5.3.71. nsDirectoryInfo

5.3.72. nsDirectoryServer

5.3.73. nsFilteredRoleDefinition

5.3.74. nsGlobalParameters

5.3.75. nsHost

5.3.76. nsICQpresence

5.3.77. nsLicenseUser

5.3.78. nsManagedRoleDefinition