Understanding Schema Manager

Schema Manager is an enhancement to NDS^TM Manager^TM (a Windows*-based utility that allows for partition management). It allows those with supervisor rights to a tree to customize the schema of that tree. Schema Manager is available from the Object menu in NDS Manager after you select a partition.

Use Schema Manager to:

• View a list of all classes and attributes in the schema.
• View information on an attribute such as its syntax and flags.
• Extend the schema by adding a class or an attribute to the existing schema.
• Create a class by naming it and specifying applicable attributes, flags, containers to which it can be added, and parent classes from which it can inherit attributes.
• Create an attribute by naming it and specifying its syntax and flags.
• Add an attribute to an existing class.
• Compare the schemas of two trees and print the results.
• View or print a report on a selected class, attribute, or the entire schema.
• View or print the extensions to the schema.
• Delete a class that is not in use or that has become obsolete.
• Delete an attribute that is not in use or that has become obsolete.
• Identify and resolve potential problems.