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The examplePartner object class allows one attribute, the examplePartnerID attribute. This
attribute contains the unique ID assigned by Example Corp. International to each trade partner.
For information about customizing the default directory schema, see
Schema".
9.2.3. Multinational Enterprise Directory Tree Design
Based on the expanded requirements, Example Corp. creates the following directory tree:
• The root of the directory tree is the dc=com suffix. Under this suffix, Example Corp. creates two
branches. One branch, dc=exampleCorp, dc=com, contains data internal to Example Corp.
International. The other branch, dc=exampleNet,dc=com, contains data for the extranet.
• The directory tree for the intranet (under dc=exampleCorp, dc=com) has three main branches,
each corresponding to one of the regions where Example Corp. has offices. These branches are
identified using the l (locality) attribute.
• Each main branch under dc=exampleCorp, dc=com mimics the original directory tree design
of Example Corp. Under each locality, Example Corp. creates an ou=people, an ou=groups, an
ou=roles, and an ou=resources branch. See
more information about this directory tree design.
• Under the dc=exampleNet, dc=com branch, Example Corp. creates three branches. One branch
for suppliers (o=suppliers), one branch for partners (o=partners), and one branch for groups
(ou=groups).
• The ou=groups branch of the extranet contains entries for the administrators of the extranet as
well as for mailing lists that partners subscribe to for up-to-date information on automobile parts
manufacturing.
The following diagram illustrates the basic directory tree resulting from the design steps listed above:
Figure 9.6. Basic Directory Tree for Example Corp. International
The following diagram illustrates the directory tree for the Example Corp. intranet:
Multinational Enterprise Directory Tree Design
Section 3.4, "Customizing the
Figure 9.1, "Directory Tree for Example Corp."
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