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The site survey you conducted in Chapter 2 generated information abut the data
you plan to store in your directory. Next, you must decide how to represent the
data you store. Your directory schema describes the types of data you can store in
your directory. During schema design, you map each data element to an LDAP
attribute, and gather related elements into LDAP object classes. Well-designed
schema help maintain the integrity of the data you store in your directory.
This chapter describes the directory schema and how to design schema for your
unique needs. This chapter contains the following sections:
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Schema Design Process Overview (page 39)
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Netscape Standard Schema (page 40)
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Mapping Your Data to the Default Schema (page 44)
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Customizing the Schema (page 46)
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Maintaining Consistent Schema (page 53)
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Other Schema Resources (page 56)
For information on replicating schema, refer to "Schema Replication," on page 117.
Schema Design Process Overview
During schema design, you select and define the object classes and attributes used
to represent the entries stored by Netscape Directory Server (Directory Server).
Schema design involves the following steps:
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Choosing predefined schema elements to meet as many of your needs as
possible.
How to Design the Schema
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