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with one another. It describes the types of data that can be stored in the directory and other tasks
to perform to design the contents of the Directory Server.
Chapter 3, Designing the Directory Schema
2.
The directory is designed to support one or more directory-enabled applications. These
applications have requirements of the data stored in the directory, such as the file format. The
directory schema determines the characteristics of the data stored in the directory. The standard
schema shipped with Directory Server is introduced in this chapter, as well as a description of how
to customize the schema and tips for maintaining a consistent schema.
Chapter 4, Designing the Directory Tree
3.
Along with determining what information is contained in the Directory Server, it is important to
determine how that information is going to be organized and referenced. This chapter introduces
the directory tree and gives an overview of the design of the data hierarchy. Sample directory tree
designs are also provided.
Chapter 5, Designing the Directory Topology
4.
Topology design means how the directory tree is divided among multiple physical Directory
Servers and how these servers communicate with one another. The general principles behind
design, using multiple databases, the mechanisms available for linking the distributed data
together, and how the directory itself keeps track of distributed data are all described in this
chapter.
Chapter 6, Designing the Replication Process
5.
When replication is used, multiple Directory Servers maintain the same directory data to increase
performance and provide fault tolerance. This chapter describes how replication works, what kinds
of data can be replicated, common replication scenarios, and tips for building a high-availability
directory service.
Chapter 7, Designing Synchronization
6.
The information stored in the Red Hat Directory Server can by synchronized with information
stored in Microsoft Active Directory databases for better integration with a mixed-platform
infrastructure. This chapter describes how synchronization works, what kinds of data can be
synched, and considerations for the type of information and locations in the directory tree which
are best for synchronization.
Chapter 8, Designing a Secure Directory
7.
Finally, plan how to protect the data in the directory and design the other aspects of the service
to meet the security requirements of the users and applications. This chapter covers common
security threats, an overview of security methods, the steps involved in analyzing security needs,
and tips for designing access controls and protecting the integrity of the directory data.
1.4.2. Deploying the Directory
The first step to deploying the Directory Server is installing a test server instance to make sure the
service can handle the user load. If the service is not adequate in the initial configuration, adjust the
design and test it again. Adjust the design until it is a robust service that you can confidently introduce
to the enterprise.
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