1.0 Programming Concepts

This chapter describes programming concepts, how groups of functions interact with each other to provide the functionality you need to use Novell® eDirectory™ in your applications. You should already be familiar with eDirectory, its architecture, and its services. For this information, see NDK: Novell eDirectory Technical Overview.

Section 1.1, Context Handles
Section 1.2, Buffer Management
Section 1.3, Read Requests for Object Information
Section 1.4, Search Requests
Section 1.5, Developing in a Loosely Consistent Environment
Section 1.6, Add Object Requests
Section 1.7, eDirectory Security and Applications
Section 1.8, Authentication of Client Applications
Section 1.9, Multiple Tree Support
Section 1.10, Effective Rights Function
Section 1.11, Partition Functions
Section 1.12, Replica Functions
Section 1.13, Read Requests for Schema Information
Section 1.14, Schema Extension Requests