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@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ matching rules and system schema, but this requires some programming
and hence is not discussed here.
There are five steps to defining new schema:
^ obtain Object Identifer ({{TERM[expand]PEN}})
^ obtain Object Identifer
+ choose a name prefix
+ create local schema file
+ define custom attribute types (if necessary)
@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ OID {{EX:1.1}}, you could branch the tree as follows:
!block table; colaligns="LR"; coltags="EX,N"; align=Center; \
title="Table 8.2: Example OID hierarchy"
OID Assignment
1.1 Organization's OID ({{TERM[expand]PEN}} - PEN)
1.1 Organization's OID
1.1.1 SNMP Elements
1.1.2 LDAP Elements
1.1.2.1 AttributeTypes
@ -102,26 +102,18 @@ OID Assignment
!endblock
You are, of course, free to design a hierarchy suitable to your
organizational needs under your organization's OID.
No matter what hierarchy you choose, you should maintain a registry
of assignments you make. This can be a simple flat file or something
more sophisticated such as the {{OpenLDAP OID Registry}}
({{URL:http://www.openldap.org/faq/index.cgi?file=197}}).
organizational needs under your organization's OID. No matter what hierarchy you choose, you should maintain a registry of assignments you make. This can be a simple flat file or something more sophisticated such as the {{OpenLDAP OID Registry}} ({{URL:http://www.openldap.org/faq/index.cgi?file=197}}).
For more information about Object Identifers (and a listing service)
see {{URL:http://www.alvestrand.no/harald/objectid/}}.
.{{Under no circumstances should you hijack OID namespace!}}
To obtain a registered {{TERM[expand]PEN}}at {{no cost}}, apply for a PEN
To obtain a registered OID at {{no cost}}, apply for a OID
under the {{ORG[expand]IANA}} (ORG:IANA) maintained {{Private Enterprise}} arc.
Any private enterprise (organization) may request an PEN to be assigned under
this arc. Just fill out the IANA form at {{URL: http://pen.iana.org/pen/PenApplication.page}}
and your official PEN will be sent to you usually within a few days.
Your base OID will be something like {{EX:1.3.6.1.4.1.X}} where {{EX:X}} is an integer.
Any private enterprise (organization) may request a {{TERM[expand]PEN}} (PEN) to be assigned under this arc. Just fill out the IANA form at {{URL: http://pen.iana.org/pen/PenApplication.page}} and your official PEN will be sent to you usually within a few days. Your base OID will be something like {{EX:1.3.6.1.4.1.X}} where {{EX:X}} is an integer.
Note: Don't let the "MIB/SNMP" statement on the IANA page confuse
you. OIDs obtained using this form may be used for any purpose
Note: PENs obtained using this form may be used for any purpose
including identifying LDAP schema elements.
Alternatively, OID name space may be available from a national