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Extending the eDirectory Schema


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Defining Custom Object Classes and Attributes

Task In Novell iManager

Defining a custom object class

Click Roles and Tasks button > Schema Management > Create Class.

Defining a custom attribute

Click Roles and Tasks button > Schema Management > Create Attribute.

Adding optional attributes to a class

Click Roles and Tasks button > Schema Management > Add Attribute.


Viewing Class and Attribute Information

Task In Novell iManager

Viewing class information

Click Roles and Tasks button > Schema Management > Class Information.

Viewing attribute information

Click Roles and Tasks button > Schema Management > Attribute Information.


Defining and Using Auxiliary Classes

Task In Novell iManager

Defining an auxiliary class

Click Roles and Tasks button > Schema Management > Create Class > enter a Class name > click Next > Auxiliary Class.

Extending an object with the properties of an auxiliary class

Click Roles and Tasks button > Schema Management > Object Extensions.

Deleting auxiliary properties from an object

Click Roles and Tasks button > Schema Management > Object Extensions > specify the name and context of the object > click OK > select an auxiliary class extension > click Remove.


Deleting Unused Classes and Attributes

Task In Novell iManager

Deleting an attribute from the schema

Click Roles and Tasks button > Schema Management > Delete Attribute.

Deleting a class from the schema

Click Roles and Tasks button > Schema Management > Delete Class.



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