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Chapter 14. Data Type and Structure Reference
This part summarizes the data types and structures that you can use when writing Red Hat Directory Server plug-in functions.
14.1. berval
Represents binary data that is encoded using simplified Basic Encoding Rules (BER).
Syntax
This struct definition uses the following syntax:
typedef struct berval {
unsigned long bv_len;
char *bv_val;
}BerValue;
Fields
This struct definition contains the following fields:
Table 14.1. Berval Field Listing
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
bv_len | The length of the data. |
bv_val | The binary data. |
Description
The berval data structure represents binary data that is encoded using simplified Basic Encoding Rules (BER). The data and size of the data are included in a berval structure.
Use a berval structure when working with attributes that contain binary data (such as a JPEG or audio file).
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