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@ -797,15 +797,16 @@ clause is a shorthand for the clause "{{EX:dn=.* attr=member}}"
H2: Schema Specification
The {{EX:objectclass}} and {{attributeTypes}} configuration file
The {{EX:objectclass}} and {{EX:attributeTypes}} configuration file
directives can be used to define schema rules on entries in the
directory.
H3: Object Identifiers
Each schema element is identified by a globally unique Object
Identifier (OID). OIDs are also used to identify other objects.
They are commonly found in protocols described by ASN.1. In
Each schema element is identified by a globally unique
{{TERM[expand]OID}} ({{TERM:OID}}). OIDs are also used to identify
other objects.
They are commonly found in protocols described by {{TERM:ASN.1}}. In
particular, they are heavy used by Simple Network Management
Protocol (SNMP). As OIDs are hierarchical, your organization
can obtain one OID and branch in as needed. For example,
@ -825,7 +826,14 @@ OID Assignment
!endblock
You are, of course, free to design a hierarchy suitable to your
organizational needs under your organization's OID.
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 a
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 use a fictious OID!}}
@ -835,6 +843,13 @@ a OID under {{ORG[expand]IANA}} maintained
may request an OID to be assigned under this arch. Just fill
out the form at {{URL: http://www.iana.org/cgi-bin/enterprise.pl}}
and your official OID 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}} were {{EX:X}}
is an integer.
Note: Don't let the "MIB/SNMP" statement confuse you. OIDs
obtained using this form may be used for any purpose including
identifying LDAP schema elements.
H3: AttributeType Specification