Creating An Entry Using A Predefined Template; Creating Other Types Of Entries - Netscape DIRECTORY SERVER 6.2 - ADMINISTRATOR Administrator's Manual

Managing Entries From the Directory Console
These templates contain fields representing all the mandatory attributes, and some
of the commonly used optional attributes. To create an entry using one of these
templates, refer to "Creating an Entry Using a Predefined Template," on page 48.
To create any other type of entry, refer to "Creating Other Types of Entries," on
page 48.

Creating an Entry Using a Predefined Template

In the Directory Server Console, select the Directory tab.
1.
For information on starting the Directory Server Console, refer to "Using the
Directory Server Console," on page 32.
Right-click the entry in the left pane under which you want to add the new
2.
entry, and select the appropriate type of entry: User, Group, Organizational
Unit, Role, Class of Service, or Other.
The corresponding Create window is displayed.
Supply values for all of the mandatory attributes (identified by an asterisk),
3.
and if you want, for any of the optional attributes.
The Create window does not provide fields for all optional attributes.
To display the full list of attributes, click the Advanced button.
4.
The Property Editor is displayed. Refer to "Modifying Directory Entries," on
page 49 for information on using the Property Editor.
Click OK to dismiss the Create window.
5.
The new entry is displayed in the right pane.

Creating Other Types of Entries

In the Directory Server Console, select the Directory tab.
1.
For information on starting the Directory Server Console, refer to "Using the
Directory Server Console," on page 32.
Right-click the entry in the left pane under which you want to add the new
2.
entry, and select Other.
The New Object window is displayed.
In the object class list, select an object class that defines your new entry.
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