Database Attributes Under Cn=Default Indexes, Cn=Config, Cn=Ldbm Database Cn=Plugins, Cn=Config - Red Hat DIRECTORY SERVER 8.1 Command Reference Manual

Chapter 3. Plug-in Implemented Server Functionality Reference
3.4.5. Database Attributes under cn=default indexes, cn=config,
cn=ldbm database, cn=plugins, cn=config
The set of default indexes is stored here. Default indexes are configured per backend in order to
optimize Directory Server functionality for the majority of setup scenarios. All indexes, except system-
essential ones, can be removed, but care should be taken so as not to cause unnecessary disruptions.
For further information on indexes, refer to the "Managing Indexes" chapter in the Directory Server
Administrator's Guide.
3.4.5.1. cn
This attribute provides the name of the attribute to index.
Parameter
Entry DN
Valid Values
Default Value
Syntax
Example
3.4.5.2. description
This optional attribute provides a free-hand text description of what the index actually performs.
Parameter
Entry DN
Valid Values
Default Value
Syntax
Example
3.4.5.3. nsIndex
This object class defines an index in the backend database. This object is defined in Directory Server.
Superior Class
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OID
2.16.840.1.113730.3.2.44
Required Attributes
Attribute
objectClass
186
Description
cn=default indexes, cn=config, cn=ldbm
database, cn=plugins, cn=config
Any valid index cn
None
DirectoryString
cn: aci
Description
cn=default indexes, cn=config, cn=ldbm
database, cn=plugins, cn=config
None
DirectoryString
description:substring index
Definition
Defines the object classes for the entry.