NetWare Directory Services

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NDS Object Classes and Properties
NDS Object Classes and Their Functions
NDS Object Classes and Their Functions
This section lists the most common NDS object classes, explains what each
is used for, and indicates where that type of object can be contained.
Table B-1 Object Class, Function, and Possible Container
Object Class Function Possible Container
Alias Redirects path of Directory tree branch or leaf
object to another location for more convenient
access
Organization
Organizational Unit
Root level
Bindery Object Represents object upgraded from bindery-based
server that cannot be mapped to a Directory object
Organization
Organizational Unit
Computer Represents network computers that are not file or
print servers (such as gateways, routers, and
sometimes workstations)
Organization
Organizational Unit
Country Additional level of organization in Directory tree Root level
Directory Map Specifies path on volume that points to frequently
used application directory
Organization
Organizational Unit
Group Defines unordered list of users that comprise
group for purpose of assigning access rights
Organization
Organizational Unit
NetWare Server Represents server that provides file and other
services
Organization
Organizational Unit
Organization Defines organization within network Country or Root level
Organizational Role Defines position or role within organization for
purpose of assigning access rights
Organization
Organizational Unit
Organizational Unit Defines subdivision within organization to contain
objects
Organization
Organizational Unit
Print Server Represents network print server Organization
Organizational Unit